African Development Bank Jobs for Regional Economists

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Job Title: Regional Economists - Operations I Country & Regional Programs & Policy
Grade: PL-2
Position N°: 50001251
Reference: ADB/2011/174
Organisation: African Development Bank Group

Duties and responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the Directors for the regions, the Regional Economist will:
•   Provide strategic advice to the regional director and lead the economic dialogue with the regional member countries, development partners and other stakeholders;
•   Lead the development of a pipeline of economic and sector work in coordination with country economists and regional/sector departments;
•   Plan lending operations and Analytic and Advisory Activities and provide intellectual leadership and quality assurance for the country and regional teams;
•   Ensure the integration of key Bank thematic areas (inclusive growth and poverty reduction, governance, infrastructure, fragile states, regional integration, higher education, and gender) in the country work program and multi-sector approaches;
•   Engage with the broader country team to enhance the rigor of advice on cross- cutting and sectoral issues in support of the growth and poverty reduction;

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
•   A minimum of a Master's degree or its university equivalent in Economics and a sound knowledge of socio-economic development issues in Africa;
•   Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience;
•   Demonstrated effectiveness in conducting policy dialogue on economic issues with senior government officials, the private sector, donor representatives and civil society;
•   Strong analytical skills and proven capacity to produce and manage knowledge products in a multisector context;
•   Proven ability to lead, work in teams, mentor staff, inspire staff commitment to technical excellence and teamwork, and resolve conflicts constructively;
•   Proven ability to gain the trust and respect of country counterparts, while maintaining objectivity and clear focus on the Bank's mission;

For more information and online application, visit the link below:
Regional Economists - Operations I Country & Regional Programs & Policy - African Development Bank

Deadline:  November 25, 2011.

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