Economist

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O Banco Mundial procura um Economista para Luanda, focado em política fiscal e crescimento. O profissional contribuirá para análises macroeconômicas e operações de crédito, apoiando a transição de Angola para uma economia diversificada. Exige mestrado em Economia, 5 anos de experiência e fluência em inglês e português.

• Vaga baseada em Luanda, Angola.
• Requer mestrado em Economia (PhD preferido) e mínimo de 5 anos de experiência.
• Foco em sustentabilidade fiscal, mobilização de receitas e diversificação econômica.
• Idiomas: inglês e português fluentes.
• Contrato de 3 anos com possibilidade de renovação.

Descrição

Economist | World Bank Group Economist World Bank Group Luanda Both national and international GF - Professional and Technical level Speaks English, Portuguese Application deadline: August 05, 2026 (13 days) Apply Summary by Impactpool The World Bank Group is seeking an Economist for its Fiscal Policy and Growth Department, based in Luanda, Angola. The role involves contributing to analytical work and lending operations, focusing on macroeconomic and fiscal management, and supporting the country's transition to a more diversified economy. The Economist will work closely with various stakeholders to strengthen fiscal sustainability and promote inclusive growth. Candidates should have a strong background in economics and excellent analytical and communication skills. Candidate Requirements: Master’s degree in economics (PhD preferred) At least 5 years of relevant professional experience Solid background in macro-economic modelling and policy analysis Strong knowledge of Angola's development challenges Excellent analytical and communication skills in English and Portuguese Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment Fluent in English and Portuguese Economist Job #: req37828 Organization: World Bank Sector: Economics Grade: GF Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Luanda,Angola Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Portuguese Closing Date: 8/5/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org Global practice for Fiscal Policy and Growth (FPG) The Fiscal Policy and Growth (FPG) Department leads the World Bank Group’s policy dialogue and engagement with countries to strengthen macro‑fiscal foundations, including debt sustainability, debt management, and domestic resource mobilization, and to accelerate job and inclusive growth. FPG links the macroeconomic dialogue with programs focused on expanding the role of the private sector in economic development. In our day-to-day engagement with countries, FPG supports Ministries of Finance, Planning, Economy, Industry and Trade, and Production in their pursuit of reform agendas conducive to strengthening job creation through inclusive growth led by the private sector. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/topic/fiscal-policy-and-growth Background and General description The FPG unit for Southern Africa and East Africa (EAEM2) is looking for an Economist to be based in Luanda, Angola. The selected candidate will contribute substantially to analytical work and lending operations. She or he will report to the FPG Practice Manager covering the EAEM2 unit, which comprises 14 countries over three Country Management Units: AECS1 (South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia), AECS2 (Mozambique, Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles), and AECC2 (Angola, DRC, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Burundi). The unit has recently seen a significant increase in work program including through Development Policy Operations (DPOs) in countries that had previously not been borrowing. The unit has a strong focus on promoting prudent macro-fiscal policies, structural reforms, inclusive growth, and job creation. The World Bank's Fiscal Policy and Growth (FPG) Global Practice has been a key partner to the Government of Angola in supporting the country's transition from an oil-dependent economy toward a more diversified, inclusive, and private sector-led growth model. Over the past decade, FPG's engagement has included successive programmatic Development Policy Financing operations—such as the Growth and Inclusion DPF series and, most recently, the Green, Resilient, Inclusive Growth, and Diversification DPL series, which included an innovative debt-for-development swap. These operations have supported reforms in fiscal consolidation and resilience, fiscal transparency, and state-owned enterprise governance and restructuring. The work program is underpinned by rigorous analytical products, including the Angola Public Finance Review, the Country Economic Memorandum and annual Economic updates. As a an Economist for EAEM2, you will be expected to contribute to the country team covering Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe, as well as the regional FPG team working on other countries as needed. The Country Economist will be based in Luanda and work closely with the Country Manager, Senior Country Economist and Lead Economist and report to t