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  • Posted: May 27, 2019
    Deadline: Jun 23, 2019
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    African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Banks development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly r...
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    Lead Economist (ECCE)

    Job Description

    • Ensure the Bank is at the forefront of economic development knowledge and practice in support to the Regional Member Countries’ effective management of macroeconomic policy.
    • Leading the preparation of knowledge products to inform the design of country strategy papers, in collaboration with the regional directorates general and other stakeholders inside and outside the Bank; and contribute to the preparation of these country strategy papers.
    • Developing partnerships with the other knowledge departments within the Complex and in and outside the Bank, and ensure that the highest level of knowledge is incorporated in the design of Bank strategies and operations.
    • Leading production of flagship reports on country economic issues
    • Leading the prioritization of the High 5s and knowledge-based solutions in country strategy papers in collaboration with the regional directorates general and other stakeholders.
    • Leading the application of economic research generated inside and outside of the Bank, to the development and review of economic policy solutions tailored to the specific circumstances of each Regional Member Countries.
    • Coordinating the work of country economists in the Bank towards improved harmonization of approaches and standards of quality
    • Leading the production of country-relevant, timely, analytically sound, and reliable policy advice for Regional Member Countries.
    • Monitoring economic conditions and policies in Regional Member Countries and providing policymakers with well researched insights about developments in their economies.
    • Provide advice and guidance on core Bank policies, strategies and processes for greater Bank effectiveness.
    • Foster the Bank’s position on high level strategic issues in relation to economic governance.
    • Enhance the Bank’s comparative advantage and quality assurance in delivering its development goals to the Regional Member Countries.
    • Design, lead and oversee the implementation of the Bank’s knowledge strategy.
    • Manage and monitor the complex’ economic research agenda.
    • Support the economic work transformation venture across the Bank, in coordination with other relevant Bank Units.
    • Coordinate partnership with sister institutions on high level economic development initiatives in support to the Regional Member Countries.
    • Contribute to knowledge generation and outreach.

    Requirement/Skills

    • A minimum of Master’s degree in Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Applied Economics; a PhD will be an added advantage.
    • A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant and progressive professional experience in macroeconomic management, Applied economics, Research, gained within major international organizations.
    • Standing record of support in macroeconomic modelling and forecasting, including debt management issues in the Regional Member Countries is a must.
    • Evidence of recently international published works in economics in international journals or books published by reputable publishers.
    • Excellent knowledge of the international development institutions’ policies, guidelines and procedures.
    • Proven experience in leading policy dialog with the highest level of Government bodies in the Regional Member Countries.
    • Demonstrated operational experience in a multilateral setting.
    • A very good background in corporate services activities in particular in procurement management, fixed assets management for public development organizations.
    • Solid experience in knowledge and partnership leverage.
    • Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis.
    • Communicate and write effectively in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
    • Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications

    Method of Application

    Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct [email protected]

    Interested and qualified? Go to African Development Bank on ldd.tbe.taleo.net to apply

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