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Chief Regional Economist - based in Pretoria and/or Nairobi

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  • Grade: PL-3
  • Position N°: NA
  • Reference: ADB/12/072
  • Publication date: 10/05/2012
  • Closing date: 10/06/2012

Objectives

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Duties and responsibilities

The Regional Departments of the Bank are responsible for the coordination of all programming activities to ensure regional and country focus in Bank Group operations. They serve as the focal point for Bank Group operations in regional member countries (RMCs) and are also responsible for the continued enhancement of the Bank’s visibility and operations effectiveness at country and regional levels. A key transformation of the Regional Departments is the increased emphasis on rigorous analytical work and knowledge services, including Economic Sector Work, Policy Notes, and other advisory products. These are designed to deepen our country knowledge, strategies, policies, lending and other country services. SARC and EARC are seeking a Chief Regional Economist (CRE) to contribute to the design implementation of the Country strategies in the respective regions. Under the general supervision of the Director of the Regional Resource Center, the incumbent will focus on macroeconomic work to deepen country knowledge, the coordination of the preparation of the Country Strategy Paper (CSP) and the preparation of Economic and Sector Work (ESW).The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Lead Regional Economist who will have technical oversight role over the CRE.

Specific duties and accountabilities: Under the general guidance of the Regional director, the CRE will

  • Analyze the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries, using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in CSP;
  • Participate in the development of a pipeline of economic and sector work in coordination with country economists and sector departments;
  • Coordinate with the Lead Regional Economist to plan lending operations and Analytic and Advisory Activities and provide intellectual leadership and quality assurance for the country 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;
  • Coordinate the preparation of CSPs, based on the RMCs’ Poverty Reduction Strategies and/or the Governments’ Development Agendas;
  • Maintain effective communication with the Sector Departments and other relevant units in the Bank to ensure a coordinated approach in the implementation of the Bank’s Strategy and Lending Operations in assigned countries;
  • Monitor implementation of measures under Budget Support Loans in collaboration with the Governance, Economic & Financial Management Department (OSGE);
  • Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on promoting the co-financing of projects and programs and build client relations at country levels and play a promotional role in generating new business for the Bank;
  • Provide technical and practical advice and guidance to Country Economists in order to improve the quality of their work,

Selection Criteria

Including desirable 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 7 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;
  • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint);
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills to be an effective Bank spokesperson in a range of fora;
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

  • Submitted by: Mohamed YOUSSOUF, Division Manager, CHRM.1
  • Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES, Director, CHRM

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

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