The Institute’s vision is to continue to be a centre of excellence in sustainable capacity building in selected critical fields in central banks, ministries of finance and of planning in Eastern and Southern Africa.
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.
Method of Application
Meet the Qualifications? Email CV and cover letter to [email protected] . using the position as subject to the email.