Director - Macroeconomic Management Programme at Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute(MEFMI)

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the design and execution of macroeconomic management programmes.
• Ensure that the course content is current and well aligned with emerging trends and training needs of stakeholders in the MEFMI region.
• Support member countries in fiscal, monetary, exchange rate and trade policy, among others.
• Oversee capacity-building initiatives in macroeconomic policy analysis, modelling and forecasting, macroeconomic statistics, private capital flows monitoring and analysis, and gender- responsive economic policy management.
• Conduct economic policy research and provide thought leadership on emerging economic issues.
• Integrate Research findings in training modules and policy advisories to stakeholders.
• Prepare an annual work programme in macroeconomic management for inclusion in the MEFMI prospectus.
• Strengthen collaboration with governments, research institutes, universities, central banks, and international partners.
• Assist in the selection of candidate fellows, develop customized training plans (CTPs) for fellows, and ensure effective utilisation of the graduate and accredited fellows in capacity- building activities in the Macroeconomic Management Programme.
• Mobilise resources and ensure effective delivery of programme objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, and Public Policy.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience, of which 5 years at senior-level in macroeconomic policy,
• research, or programme/departmental leadership.
• Experience in designing and delivering capacity building programmes.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and partnership-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of the macroeconomic management systems.
• Experience in working in a central bank, ministry of finance, economic think tank, and regional/international organisation.

The following will be added advantages:

• A PhD in a relevant area.
• Being a MEFMI Fellow.
• Research and /or capacity building experience.
• Knowledge of the Portuguese language.