African Development Bank Jobs for Macro Economists

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Job Title: Senior Macro Economist - Governance Division
Grade: PL-5
Position N°: NA
Reference: ADB/11/176
Organisation: African Development Bank Group

Duties and responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Manager, Governance Division (OSGE.1), the incumbent will carry out the following tasks
•   Carry out the Department's work regarding the design of the Bank Group's operational interventions in the area of governance and economic management, in keeping with the  of the Bank Group's policy and directives on governance by mainstreaming internationally recognized best practices and/or revising and updating policy and guidelines where appropriate.
•   Contribute to the Bank's good governance action in RMCs; analyse the macroeconomic challenges arising from the monitoring and evaluation of institutional impact; contribute to the design and preparation of budget support programmes in collaboration with other partners.
•   Lead the preparation of economic governance evaluations to underpin Country Strategy Papers (CSP), Country Governance Profile (CGP), and Country Policy and Institutional Assessments (CPIA), advise country/regional departments on economic policy dialogue with RMCs, and provide feedback to country offices to ensure the delivery of quality advice to borrower RMCs.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
•   At least a Master's degree or equivalent in economics, preferably macroeconomics/financial economics, public administration or related relevant field.
•   Preferably at least 5 (five) years of relevant experience in macroeconomic analysis (high analytical and conceptual skills) at least four (4) of which should be focused on developing countries.
•   Updated knowledge of good governance issues; innovation and ability to analyse information from different sources to inform economic management and governance procedures. 
•   Demonstrated understanding of key governance challenges and issues in Africa. Sound knowledge of the practices of major bilateral and multilateral development organisations in African countries, understanding of the Bank's relevant policies and procedures.
•   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, independent thinking, ability to work as a team and to take initiative and prioritize work programmes.
•   Strategic thinking, ability to apply innovative approaches and to change working methods while remaining efficient in a changing working environment.
•   Ability to communicate and write effectively in English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language; Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken Portuguese would be an added advantage.
•   Competence in the use of Bank standard software. Knowledge of SAP highly desirable.

For more information and online application, visit the link below:
Senior Macro Economist - Governance Division - African Development Bank

Deadline:  November 25, 2011.

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