Analyst, Economics & Policy

About the role

The Analyst, Economics & Policy will join the Regional Policy and Strategy (RPS) team in Nairobi, supporting the Bank’s transition mandate across Sub‑Saharan Africa. Working closely with Policy Strategy and Delivery, Climate Strategy and Delivery, and Banking teams, the role contributes to a coherent, holistic policy agenda for the region.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and assess growth and reform progress in the region.
• Support development and implementation of policy dialogue workstreams such as green transition, economic governance, competitiveness, human capital, digitalisation, and capital‑markets development.
• Contribute to transaction and project work, taking responsibility for identified analytical tasks.
• Assist Banking in delivering specific investments, including participation in OpsCom and Board presentations.
• Analyse macro‑economic performance and risks, and assess structural reform progress for key Bank products.
• Prepare country diagnostics, country strategies, and ad‑hoc research briefs, presentations, and focus pieces.

Required profile

• Relevant academic background in economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple policy areas and contribute to a holistic agenda.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for macro‑economic and policy analysis.
• Experience or qualifications in monitoring growth, reform progress, or macro‑economic assessment is desirable.

Required skills