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Principal Country Economist African Development Bank Zambia

Principal Country Economist (Based in Zambia) - Country & Regional Programs & Policy

• Position title: Principal Country Economist (Based in Zambia) - Country & Regional Programs & Policy

• Grade: PL-4

• Position N°: NA

• Reference: ADB12/119

• Publication date: 30/04/2012

• Closing date: 30/05/2012

Objectives
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Regional Department: The Principal Country Economist will focus on macroeconomic work to deepen country knowledge, the coordination of the preparation of the CSP and the preparation of ESW. In the event that the macroeconomic work of a country requires the services of more than one (1) economist, the Principal Country Economist will be supported by other economists, drawn from the Economic Management Division of the Sector Operations Vice Presidency. In cases where country or regional offices of the Bank exist, the Principal Country Economist could be located in these Offices, working with the Resident Representative, with a dual reporting relationship to the Country and Regional Director. The Principal Country Economist will work in close collaboration with the Lead Economist. The position can be transferred to a Field Office in line with the Bank’s decentralization road map.

Duties and responsibilities
The key work objectives of the Country Department include but are not limited to:
• Develop and Implement the Country Assistance Strategy, make strategic choices and partner with stakeholders concerned for the overall delivery of the agreed program of operations and high quality services.
• Lead the Bank’s Dialogue and maintain strong partnerships with the governments concerned, development partners, and civil society, media, the private sector and other stakeholders
• Take responsibility for results outlined in the Country Strategy for client countries in coordination with operational staff, sector technical staff and the country management team.
• Identify opportunities and develop high quality work programs and sector strategies based on the Country Assistance Strategy and attuned to client demand and country contexts.
• Provide oversight on portfolio management and quality issues, working with clients and the country teams to address implementation issues and work to assure high quality results on the ground.
• Develop and maintain sound relationships between the Bank and the RMCs to ensure that the Bank is well informed about the member countries’ needs and the latter are well informed about the range of products and services provided by the Bank;
• Lead dialogue with country authorities on economic policies, cross-cutting issues and governance concerns relating to the country’s performance assessment and the potential size and composition of the Bank’s assistance program;
• Lead the Bank’s collaboration and programs with Regional Economic Communities and other regional and sub-regional bodies to support enhanced, pro-poor economic development via regional integration and other initiatives, such as those to improve trade and infrastructure.
• Promote and advance the cutting edge harmonization work that is underway to further reduce transactions costs and lake aid more efficient and effective in both all the countries.
• Analyse the economic and financial situations of assigned regional member countries (RMCs), using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Papers (CSP).

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
At least a Master’s degree in economics
• At Least 6 years relevant professional experience in a development oriented institution.
• Knowledge of ICT and software used by the Bank
• Fluent in French or English, with a working knowledge of the other language
• Experience working with economic teams and creating an enabling work environment
• Ability to communicate and defend orally and in writing difficult issues and positions to senior Bank management, government officials etc.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrix management environment, both as team leader and team member
• Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues


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

To Apply:
http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/vacancy/principal-country-economist-based-in-zambia-country-regional-programs-policy-1280/