Addendum_3_-_Summary_of_Position_Levels.pdf

ADDENDUM 3: Summary of Position Levels

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Summary of Position Levels for Economist PSC – 4B, 4A, 3B

Economist – 4B Economist – 4A Economist – 3B

Hourly Rate Range $36.90 - $52.17 $43.60 - $61.81 $46.48 - $73.46

Duty Station Washington, DC Washington, DC, or remote location subject to MCC approval1 Washington, DC, or remote location subject to MCC approval1

Brief Description

This is an entry-level position for an Economist with a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline and at least 2 years of relevant work experience (can include Master’s thesis work).

The overall duties and assignments of this position are similar to those at the 4A level, but are conducted in support of a Lead MCC Economist, with greater oversight and less independence.

This position is for an Economist with at least 3-5 years of relevant work experience (including thesis work), but the incumbent may have less direct experience in the duties assigned to the 3B level.

The overall duties and assignments of this position are similar to those at the 3B level, but are conducted with modest oversight by a Lead MCC Economist, with increasing independence.

The duties of this position resemble those of a Lead Economist in the Economic Analysis (EA) Division.

Candidates must have the requisite experience to provide technical input into compact development, threshold program design and/or implementation, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.

Major Duties

Summary: Conducts research and analysis in support of activities within the EA Division and the Department of Policy and Evaluation (DPE).

Assists Lead Economists with the interpretation and application of economic analysis findings. Provides input to recommendations in a complex and critical area of economic analysis with recommendations for action within the area of assignment.

Summary: Conducts research and analysis in support of activities within the EA Division and DPE. Assumes, with some oversight, technical responsibility for the planning, conduct, interpretation and application of economic analysis findings. Provides recommendations in a complex and critical area of economic analysis with recommendations for action within the area of assignment.

Summary: Conducts research and analysis in support of activities within the EA Division and DPE. Assumes full technical responsibility for the planning, conduct, interpretation and application of economic analysis findings. Provides recommendations in a complex and critical area of economic analysis with recommendations for action within the area of assignment.

Communicates complex findings and

1 Note that remote PSCs must pay their own travel costs to/from Washington, DC, when required to come into MCC Headquarters. Remote PSCs must also reimburse MCC for any increase in the cost of official business travel due to departure from a home of record outside of the metropolitan DC area.

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Communicates summary complex findings and associated methodologies to Lead Economists and Country Teams.

Detailed Duties

- Researches economic, development, and programmatic issues related to MCC’s investments.

- Assists in the analysis of the primary constraints to growth in partner countries and the economics and policy frameworks in the sectors under consideration, and makes recommendations on sector requirements and reforms that will stimulate both public and private investment and optimize impact on productive assets.

- Provides input to evaluation of proposals of eligible countries and analyzes the quality of the economic logic in compact proposals including the potential impact on growth, implicit subsidies, economic return of proposed projects, and quantitative reasoning behind economic development proposals.

- Supports Lead Economist in the development and coordination of

Communicates summary complex findings and associated methodologies to officials and professionals.

Detailed Duties

- Researches economic, development, and programmatic issues related to MCC’s investments or participation in interagency initiatives.

- Analyzes the primary constraints to growth in partner countries and the economics and policy frameworks in the sectors under consideration, and makes recommendations on sector requirements and reforms that will stimulate both public and private investment and optimize impact on productive assets.

- Evaluates proposals of eligible countries and analyzes the quality of the economic logic in compact proposals including the potential impact on growth, implicit subsidies, economic return of proposed projects, and quantitative reasoning behind economic development proposals.

- Supports Lead Economist in the development and coordination of associated methodologies to officials and professionals.

Detailed Duties

- Researches economic, development, and programmatic issues related to MCC’s investments or participation in interagency initiatives.

- Analyzes the primary constraints to growth in partner countries and the economics and policy frameworks in the sectors under consideration, and makes recommendations on sector requirements and reforms that will stimulate both public and private investment and optimize impact on productive assets.

- Evaluates proposals of eligible countries and analyzes the quality of the economic logic in compact proposals including the potential impact on growth, implicit subsidies, economic return of proposed projects, and quantitative reasoning behind economic development proposals.

- Develops and coordinates economic analysis plans for country compacts.

- Based on conditions and factors that are related to the subject

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Economist – 4B Economist – 4A Economist – 3B economic analysis plans for country compacts.

- Based on conditions and factors that are related to the subject program and related programs, assists in the determination of what information is required, and collects data from multiple sources.

- Reviews information, reconciles conflicting data, and devises new or modified methods to analyze findings. Develops recommendations and proposals for resolving issues that are identified in the research and analysis process.

- Analyzes relevant data and conveys results of analysis clearly to Lead Economist, Management, and Country Teams.

- Works closely with colleagues during project development and provides input into program design processes to enhance the cost-effectiveness and targeting of investment proposals under consideration. Conducts economic analysis of proposed interventions, to include data-driven estimation of an economic rate of return and projection of the distribution of benefits.

economic analysis plans for country compacts.

- Based on conditions and factors that are related to the subject program and related programs, determines what information is required, and instigates and guides or conducts the collection of data from multiple sources.

- Reviews information, reconciles conflicting data, and devises new or modified methods to analyze findings. Develops recommendations and proposals for resolving issues that are identified in the research and analysis process.

- Analyzes relevant data and keeps abreast on the extent to which compacts raise the economic growth of developing countries.

- Works closely with colleagues during project development and provides input into program design processes to enhance the cost-effectiveness and targeting of investment proposals under consideration. Conducts economic analysis of proposed interventions, to include data-driven estimation of an economic rate of return and projection of the distribution of program and related programs, determines what information is required, and instigates and guides or conducts the collection of data from multiple sources.

- Reviews information, reconciles conflicting data, and devises new or modified methods to analyze findings. Develops recommendations and proposals for resolving issues that are identified in the research and analysis process.

- Analyzes relevant data and keeps abreast on the extent to which compacts raise the economic growth of developing countries.

- Works closely with colleagues during project development and provides input into program design processes to enhance the cost-effectiveness and targeting of investment proposals under consideration. Conducts economic analysis of proposed interventions, to include data-driven estimation of an economic rate of return and projection of the distribution of benefits. During implementation, works closely with RCD and sector leads to maintain a current profile of the economics of ongoing projects, 95332419Q0060 Economist PSC Page 4 of 9

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-During implementation, works closely with lead economist, Resident Country Director (RCD) and sector leads to maintain a current profile of the economics of ongoing projects, including the maintenance of current Economic Rate of Return (ERR) models, and provides timely analysis of the economic implications of possible changes in project design.

Recalculates economic rates of return resulting from changes in projects due to unforeseen economic or other conditions

- Works closely with Millennium Challenge Account colleagues and implementers in the field to strengthen their understanding of MCC’s use of economics in priority identification, project appraisal, and independent and rigorous evaluation

- Participates as a member of the Practice Group to share experiences and discuss issues of MCC operational policies and programs.

- Assists in the formulation and carrying out of research plans, including data collection, that inform and advance the agency’s goals, objectives and programs.

benefits. During implementation, works closely with RCD and sector leads to maintain a current profile of the economics of ongoing projects, including the maintenance of current ERR models, and provides timely analysis of the economic implications of possible changes in project design.

Recalculates economic rates of return resulting from changes in projects due to unforeseen economic or other conditions.

- Works closely with Millennium Challenge Account colleagues and implementers in the field to strengthen their understanding of MCC’s use of economics in priority identification, project appraisal, and independent and rigorous evaluation.

- Participates as a member of the Practice Group to share experiences and discuss issues of MCC operational policies and programs.

- Formulates and carries through research plans, including data collection, that inform and advance the agency’s goals, objectives and programs.

-Evaluates data and findings generated by other studies and including the maintenance of current ERR models, and provides timely analysis of the economic implications of possible changes in project design.

Recalculates economic rates of return resulting from changes in projects due to unforeseen economic or other conditions.

- Works closely with Millennium Challenge Account colleagues and implementers in the field to strengthen their understanding of MCC’s use of economics in priority identification, project appraisal, and independent and rigorous evaluation.

- Serves as an active member of the Practice Group to share experiences and contribute to methodological guidance.

- Formulates and carries through research plans, including data collection, that inform and advance the agency’s goals, objectives and programs.

- Evaluates data and findings generated by other studies and advises Economic Analysis Management on issues identified.

- Applies advanced techniques to generate and interpret findings.

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- Evaluates data and findings generated by other studies and advises Lead Economist and Management on issues identified.

- Applies advanced techniques to generate and interpret findings.

- Provides solution-oriented advice and recommendations to management officials. Identifies reasons for the nature and /or extent of program-related problems that arise and investigates areas in need of improvements. Recommends options that remedy problematic situations. Writes comprehensive resolution recommendations.

- Actively supports (MCC program) Evaluation Management Committees in elaborating key research questions, comments on evaluation approaches, data to be utilized, learning opportunities, and clarity of findings.

- Seeks and recommends ways to improve upon MCC’s approaches to economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation.

- Coordinates and assists the procurement of contractors and consultants contributing to the activities of the Economics Analysis advises Lead Economist and Management on issues identified.

- Applies advanced techniques to generate and interpret findings.

- Provides solution-oriented advice and recommendations to management officials. Identifies reasons for the nature and /or extent of program-related problems that arise and investigates areas in need of improvements. Recommends options that remedy problematic situations. Writes comprehensive resolution recommendations.

Formally presents findings before large and diverse audiences, such as Federal government representatives, host country counterparts, special interest groups, the community, the media, etc.

- Actively supports (MCC program) Evaluation Management Committees in elaborating key research questions, comments on evaluation approaches, data to be utilized, learning opportunities, and clarity of findings.

- Seeks and recommends ways to improve upon MCC’s approaches to economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation.

- Provides solution-oriented advice and recommendations to management officials. Identifies reasons for the nature and /or extent of program-related problems that arise and investigates areas in need of improvements. Recommends options that remedy problematic situations. Writes comprehensive resolution recommendations.

Formally presents findings before large and diverse audiences, such as Federal government representatives, host country counterparts, special interest groups, the community, the media, etc.

- Provides intellectual leadership in support of (MCC program) Evaluation Management Committees in elaborating key research questions, comments on evaluation approaches, data to be utilized, learning opportunities, and clarity of findings.

- Seeks and recommends ways to improve upon MCC’s approaches to economic analysis and monitoring and evaluation.

- Coordinates and leads the procurement of contractors and consultants contributing to the activities of the Economics Analysis

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Division when necessary and provides active support in the management of contractual resources.

- Attends meetings with country teams, host country stakeholders, US government officials, and other partners in host countries and from headquarters. Maintains frequent contacts with coworkers both overseas and in the U.S. to render advice, consultation, and assistance.

- Travels to MCC eligible countries as necessary.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

- Coordinates and assists the procurement of contractors and consultants contributing to the activities of the Economics Analysis Division when necessary and provides active support in the management of contractual resources.

- Attends meetings with country teams, host country stakeholders, US government officials, and other partners in host countries and from headquarters. Maintains frequent contacts with coworkers both overseas and in the U.S. to render advice, consultation, and assistance.

- Participates in workshops, seminars, and conferences involving cooperating agencies, donors, academics, and representatives of other development organizations.

- Travels to MCC eligible countries as necessary.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Division when necessary and provides active support in the management of contractual resources.

- Attends meetings with country teams, host country stakeholders, US government officials, and other partners in host countries and from headquarters. Maintains frequent contacts with coworkers both overseas and in the U.S. to render advice, consultation, and assistance.

- Participates and presents analyses or research in workshops, seminars, and conferences involving cooperating agencies, donors, academics, and representatives of other development organizations.

- Travels to MCC eligible countries as necessary.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a closely related field that has a significant quantitative analysis component.

Doctoral degree strongly preferred.

Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, public policy or a closely related field that has a significant

Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics, public policy or a closely related field that has a significant

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Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Required Qualifications

- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant sub fields of development economics, statistics and econometrics.

- At least 2 years of combined experience in applied policy analysis or equivalent thesis work.

- Familiarity with issues related to economic growth or micro economic topics relevant to growth and poverty reduction.

- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant sub fields of development economics, statistics and econometrics.

- 3-5 years of experience in applied policy analysis or equivalent thesis work.

- Knowledge of growth diagnostics (constraints analysis) using the methodology of Hausmann, Rodrik

- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant sub fields of development economics, statistics and econometrics.

- 5 or more years of experience in applied policy analysis or equivalent thesis work.

- Knowledge of growth diagnostics (constraints analysis) using the methodology of Hausmann, Rodrik http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation

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- Experience with data analysis, including the analysis of household and/or firm surveys.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to discuss complex economic and policy issues orally and in writing.

- Knowledge of statistical software.

- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, to include understanding and creating complex formulas, building graphs and charts, and manipulating large amounts of data.

and Velasco2, or of micro economic topics relevant to growth diagnostics.

- Experience with data analysis, including the analysis of household and/or firm surveys.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to discuss complex economic and policy issues orally and in writing.

- Knowledge of statistical software.

- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, to include understanding and creating complex formulas, building graphs and charts, and manipulating large amounts of data.

and Velasco2, or of micro economic topics relevant to growth diagnostics.

- Experience with data analysis, including the analysis of household and/or firm surveys.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to discuss complex economic and policy issues orally and in writing.

- Knowledge of statistical software.

- Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, to include understanding and creating complex formulas, building graphs and charts, and manipulating large amounts of data.

Desired Qualifications

- At least 3 years of experience in relevant fields of economics as applied to developing countries.

- Experience conducting growth diagnostics (constraints analysis) using the methodology of Hausmann, Rodrik and Velasco2 or other similar analyses.

- Experience in the economic analysis of development projects in low income and/or lower middle income countries.

- Either Ph.D. in Economics with relevant sub-specialties or 5-8 or more years of demonstrated experience in relevant fields of economics as applied to developing countries.

- Experience conducting growth diagnostics (constraints analysis) using the methodology of Hausmann, Rodrik and Velasco2 or other similar analyses.

- Experience in the economic analysis of development projects in low

- Either Ph.D. in Economics with relevant sub-specialties or 8 or more years of demonstrated experience in relevant fields of economics as applied to developing countries.

- Experience conducting growth diagnostics (constraints analysis) using the methodology of Hausmann, Rodrik and Velasco2 or other similar analyses.

- Experience in the economic analysis of development projects in low

2 Hausmann, Ricardo, Dani Rodrik and Andrés Velasco (2005): “Growth Diagnostics”. Harvard University.

http://www.hks.harvard.edu/fs/drodrik/Research%20papers/barcelonafinalmarch2005.pdf http://www.hks.harvard.edu/fs/drodrik/Research%20papers/barcelonafinalmarch2005.pdf

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- Publications or working papers on topics related to economic and development policy.

- Experience working in developing countries.

- Experience interacting with foreign governments, international donors, and other stakeholders.

- Proficiency in Spanish or French (include reference to level of proficiency for reading, writing, and oral communications).

- Proficiency in STATA.

income and/or lower middle income countries.

- Publications or working papers on topics related to economic and development policy.

- Experience working in developing countries.

- Experience interacting with foreign governments, international donors, and other stakeholders.

- Proficiency in Spanish or French (include reference to level of proficiency for reading, writing, and oral communications).

- Proficiency in STATA.

income and/or lower middle income countries.

- Publications or working papers on topics related to economic and development policy.

- Experience working in developing countries.

- Experience interacting with foreign governments, international donors, and other stakeholders.

- Proficiency in Spanish or French (include reference to level of proficiency for reading, writing, and oral communications).

- Proficiency in STATA.

Please complete the MCC Bio-data Form by checking all position levels (4B, 4A, 3B) that you wish to apply for. You will not be considered for any positions you have not checked on the form. For example, if you select levels 4B and 4A, you will be considered for both but not for level 3B.