Country Economist (Caribbean) with a focus on Macroeconomic Studies

Country Economist (Caribbean) with a focus on Macroeconomic Studies

🏦 We are a multilateral financial institution that supports the sustainable development of its shareholder countries and the integration of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). We serve both the public and private sectors, providing multiple financial products and services, as well as generating and disseminating knowledge, integrating social and environmental criteria.

With a People Strategy based on data and focused on creating a high-performance culture and continuous improvement, CAF, through the Corporate Human Capital and Digital Transformation Management, is driving actions aligned with best talent management practices, providing agile and efficient processes that allow the attraction and retention of talent in the organization.

What you will do:

This position will focus on the Caribbean region, independently generating macroeconomic knowledge products that require specialized technical expertise, ensuring support to business areas, the organization’s management, and other external clients through knowledge services, in order to provide inputs for strategic management, identifying business opportunities, and undertaking risk assessment. Additionally, this position requires the generation of independent macroeconomic forecasts and scenarios, as well as conducting fiscal and external sustainability analyses.

What you need:

University degree in Economics, with a Master’s in Economics, Development Economics, or Public Policy. A PhD is desirable.

At least ten (10) years of specific experience in macroeconomic analysis in knowledge units of commercial banks, central banks, ministries of finance and/or planning, regulatory agencies, multilateral organizations.

Key technical skills:

Deep knowledge in macroeconomics, international economics, and public finance.
Deep knowledge in statistical analysis.
Knowledge of economic, statistical, and/or financial programs and applications.
Required:

Proficiency in languages:
Advanced Spanish
Advanced English
Portuguese desirable

Knowledge of the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) with work experience in the region.
Strong communication skills to thrive in multicultural environments. Proactivity and ability to work in a team.
Highly desirable to have experience in international financial institutions or other international organizations.
 

We offer you:

Type of Contract: Local / International.
Work modality: Hybrid with a scheme of 3 office-work days and 2 remote-work days.
Possible location: Trinidad and Tobago or Barbados.

And benefits such as:

Leave and vacations
Health insurance
Wellness programs
Professional development opportunities/training
Competitive remuneration
We want to meet you! 🙌

At CAF, we promote challenging work environments where each person can contribute their talent and knowledge, surpass themselves, and drive new and better ways of doing things. We are all CAF, working committed to a single purpose: improving the quality of life in the region.
Are you inspired by our mission? Today you have the opportunity to be part of it. If you identify with this profile and are interested in participating in the selection process, please apply by sending your updated resume and indicating the name of the position you are applying for.
At CAF, we promote ethnic-racial diversity, gender, the inclusion of people with disabilities, and other diverse groups. Therefore, we would love to receive your applications.

Applications will be received until November 10 at 18:00 hours in Caracas.