DFID Bangladesh - Economic Adviser

The Department for International Development (DFID) Bangladesh requires a knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic Economic Adviser with policy experience to join a dynamic international team based in its Dhaka office.

Qualifications and experience

• Post-graduate qualification (Masters or above, or equivalent from an internationally recognised programme) in a discipline relevant to economics, international economics or development economics. I
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an Economist role, ideally including experience in both macroeconomic and microeconomic analysis (including economic appraisal and poverty analysis).
• A successful track record of achievement as a development professional, especially as part of an international development or private organisation.

DFID welcomes specialists with Bangladesh expertise, as well as international exposure.

Salary: BDT 274,170.00 per month (starting).

Applications

For an Application Form and full Job Description, please email: dfidb-recruitment@dfid.gov.uk and put “Request for Application Form” in the ‘Subject’ field. The papers will then be sent to you electronically. Completed application forms should include “Completed Application Form” in the ‘Subject’ field and be emailed to the above email address no later than 15 February 2010.