The World Bank Ethiopia Country Office is hiring Ethiopia. The positions are based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and open to Ethiopian nationals.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries.

Position: E T Consultant – Country Economist

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree or higher in economics, business, finance, or closely related field with a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Ability to apply economic theory and concepts and demonstrate a solid understanding of key drivers of economic growth in emerging markets and to contribute to discussions with internal clients on topics of economic or strategic relevance.

• Ability to carry out analytical work and demonstrate judgement in making sound assumptions when there are gaps in data and information.

• Ability to assess market failures and economic soundness and feasibility of policy options to enhance investment attractiveness and private sector development, from a cross-cutting and sectoral perspective. Ability to understand the economic parameters behind private investment decision making.

• Ability to consider problems from new perspectives and expand on the thinking/solutions proposed by others; independent engagement in analysis and tasks requiring the interpretation of complex or imperfect sets of information.

• Logical, coherent approach to economic/strategic questions based on own work and an awareness of organizational or departmental strategies.

• Ability to communicate clearly economic and technical concepts to non-technical audience and present key messages and most relevant findings in compelling manner and appropriately embed empirical support for conclusions and recommendations.

• Demonstrate good command of the economics of a particular sector & key drivers of sector growth, productivity, profitability & efficiency.

• Ability to build strong work relationships with colleagues across operational teams, country teams and organizations within the World Bank Group.

• Experience in and strong knowledge of the economic context and challenges of countries in Africa.

• Solid over standing of IFC project cycles, approval/decision processes, and key drivers of IFC business decision making as well as knowledge and understanding of key IFC/WBG products and instruments and how they are deployed to pursue private sector development and country engagement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with high level stakeholders in English as well as other languages (desirable).

Location:

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Application Deadline: 7/7/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

TheWorld Bank EthiopiaCountry Office Addis Ababa Jobs

Select a job

Weekly Job Alert