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Macroeconomic Adviser

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Reference:PG/GRE/0528 (MA)
Location St George’s, Grenada
Duration:2 years
Closing date:27 February 2014

Assignment requirements

The Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation (CFTC) is seeking to appoint a Macroeconomic Adviser who will be assigned to the Ministry of Economic Development, Planning, Trade and Cooperatives for a period of 2 years, reporting to the Prime Minister or nominee.  
You will bring in-depth knowledge and credible experience in the area of macroeconomic management and policymaking in small states and in particular, intimate knowledge of Caribbean economies demonstrated by research and work experience related to economic policy in the region.
Beneficiaries of this project will include:
  • the Prime Minister of Grenada
  • members of Cabinet
  • the Senior Manager’s Board
  • technical staff within the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economic Development.

Project purpose

The primary purpose of the project is to strengthen the knowledgebase on macroeconomic policy making within the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet Secretariat for improved macroeconomic management in Grenada. Additionally, it aims to provide technical support and to up-skill technical staff within the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Finance. The main goal is to enable a more effective “centre of government” as the nucleus for economic policy formulation, coordination and decision-making. 

Duties summary

  • Detailed review and analysis of Grenada’s socio-economic performance and prospects in the context of its development objectives.
  • Prime Minister and Cabinet Office advised on appropriate macroeconomic policies and strategies to be pursued in the context of the local, regional and international environment.
  • Macroeconomic policy analysis, planning and decision making capacity within the Prime Minister’s Office and the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Planning improved through support, training and knowledge sharing in the analysis of key policy issues and policy documents, including the Medium Term Economic Strategy (MTES) and debt restructuring operations.
  • Framework for collection of economic data to facilitate current and future macroeconomic planning, developed and implemented.

Qualifications and experience

  • A postgraduate degree in economics, preferably majoring in macroeconomics. A PhD qualification in economics is desirable;
  • At least 10 years’ relevant experience in macroeconomic planning and policy formulation;
  • Extensive experience in leading and directing the preparation of medium term economic plans;
  • 10 years' postgraduate qualification experience, working for a ministry at a senior level, such as Ministry of Finance or Planning or for an institution where in-depth knowledge of macroeconomic management and development planning being an essential requirement;
  • Sound knowledge of the Eastern Caribbean States economy and extensive awareness of regional and international growth challenges are also essential;
  • Strong leadership and management skills;
  • Ability to interact and negotiate at senior management level;
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills;
  • Ability to manage diverse teams and build partner relationships;
  • Experience in human capacity development by way of mentoring/training and, providing technical direction and guidance to inexperienced staff is essential.
  • Respect for diversity and ability to adapt to different cultural settings.

How to apply

The position is open only to nationals from Commonwealth member countries.
To apply:
  • Please send a detailed CV together with a covering letter and including the names and contact details of three referees.
  • Referees provided, should include your current or most recent/last employer. If your current/last employment has been for less than 2 years, you should also include a previous employer. Referees should not be related to you and should be able to give an assessment of your professional abilities as well as your character. (We will not take up references until after any qualified offer has been made).
  • Applicants should provide an indication of their earliest availability for the assignment, or period of notice required, in the event of an offer.
  • A completed Personal History Form (PHF) (PDF) which is available for download with the Skill Codes Booklet (PDF) . 

Further information

Applications should be submitted via email to:
Mr James Lek
Human Resources Division
Commonwealth Secretariat
Marlborough House
Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5HX
United Kingdom

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