Lead Economist – Yaoundé
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Yaoundé, Centre, Cameroon
·29 May. 2024
·Unspecified
·Banking - Finance
·Economist
Description
The Lead Economist is a key member of the Country Economics Department. Reporting substantially to the Senior Director of the Country Economics Department and administratively to Regional Directors Generals, Lead Economists work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, Country Economists, ECVP’s management, Sector Complexes’ staff and management, and country/regional/global policymakers. The Lead Economist is responsible for coordinating the work of the Country Economists as well as the design and implementation of the Bank’s knowledge work program, with a focus on generation and dissemination of knowledge work and thought leadership, preparation of country strategy papers and related products and supporting policy dialogue in the assigned countries, in collaboration with the Regional Director Generals and Country Managers. Under the Bank’s matrix system, the Lead Economist, who is a member of the Country Economics Department, has a solid reporting line to the Senior Director of the Country Economics Department and a dotted reporting line to Regional Directors Generals where they are based.
Missions / Responsibilities / Activities
The Lead Economist will:
- Coordinate the work of the Country Economists in the assigned countries, act as focal person between Country Economists and ECCE Management and provide guidance and leadership to Country Economists to ensure timely and high quality ECCE deliverables.
- Lead the preparation of knowledge products (Regional/Country Diagnostic Notes, Economic and Sector work, etc.) to inform the design of regional integration strategy papers (RISPs) and country strategy papers (CSPs), Country Briefs, and economic and sectoral policy dialogue/reforms in collaboration with the regional directorates generals, sector complexes and other stakeholders within and outside the Bank, and ensure quality control in the preparation of the RISPs, CSPs, Economic and Sector Work.
- Lead the production and dissemination of flagship reports (Regional Economic Outlook reports, Country Focus Reports, etc.) and Country Notes for the African Economic Outlook reports; and contribute to other Bank’s flagship reports and ensure quality control in the preparation of these products.
- Provide a Thought Leadership piece and ensure the Bank is at the forefront of producing economic development knowledge and practice in support to the Regional Member Countries’ effective management of macroeconomic policy and key development challenges.
- Develop partnerships with the other knowledge departments within the Complex and in and outside the Bank and ensure that the highest level of knowledge is incorporated in the design of Bank strategies and operations.
- Ensure that the High-5s and knowledge-based solutions are adequately prioritized in country strategy papers and regional integration strategy papers in collaboration with the regional directorates general, sector complexes and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and update of the Policy Reform Dialogue Matrix.
- Lead the application of economic research generated inside and outside of the Bank, to the development and review of economic policy solutions tailored to the specific circumstances of Regional Member Countries and Regional Economic Communities (RECs).
- Coordinate the work of Country Economists in the Bank towards improved harmonization of approaches and standards of quality.
- Lead the production of country-relevant, timely, analytically sound, and reliable policy advice for Regional Member Countries and RECs.
- Monitor economic conditions and policies in Regional Member Countries and provide policymakers with well researched insights about developments in their economies.
- Provide advice and guidance on core Bank policies, strategies, and processes for greater Bank effectiveness.
- Foster the Bank’s position on high level strategic issues in relation to inclusive growth and sustainable development in regional member countries.
- Enhance the Bank’s comparative advantage and quality assurance in delivering its development goals to the Regional Member Countries and RECs.
- Support the economic and sector work transformation venture across the Bank, in coordination with other relevant Bank Units.
- Develop partnerships with sister institutions on high level economic development initiatives in support of the Regional Member Countries and RECs.
- Contribute to knowledge-based dialogue and outreach in the Regional Member Countries and RECs.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Director of the Department.
Job Requirements
- A minimum of Master’s degree in Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Econometrics or Applied Economics; a PhD will be an advantage.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience gained on site in developing countries (preferably in Africa) in the preparation, coordination and implementation of country/regional strategies, non-lending (knowledge) programs, and of economic and sectoral policy advisory services.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, including a proven ability to think strategically, seeing the big picture without sacrificing the details, negotiation skills and team building skills, as well as a credible ability to influence and present ideas.
- Capacity to connect, understand and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to handle the high-level demands of a complex organization, including the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proven experience in the coordination of multi-disciplinary teams (Economists; sector experts; etc.).
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant and rich professional experience in macroeconomic policy analysis and management, applied economics, research, gained within major international organizations. Experience in policy advisory work and exposure to development work or operations is strongly desirable.
- Track record of support in macroeconomic modelling and forecasting, including debt management issues in the Regional Member Countries is a strong requirement.
- Evidence of recent policy advisory work related to project and program operations of development in general is desirable, backed by development-related publications in international journals or other recognized outlets.
- Knowledge of public financial management and debt management issues in developing countries is an advantage.
- Excellent knowledge of the international development institutions’ policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Proven experience in leading policy dialogue with the highest level of Government bodies in the Regional Member Countries.
- Proven experience in leading/preparing thought leadership pieces, knowledge products and/or flagship reports (Regional/Country Diagnostic Notes/CSP and relevant documents/RISP/, Economic and Sector work, etc.).
- Demonstrated operational experience in a multilateral setting.
- Solid experience in knowledge and partnership leverage.
- Competence in the use of at least one standard econometric software for empirical analysis.
- Communicate and write effectively in French, with a good working knowledge of English.
- Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Applicant profile
» Experience Level: Senior
» Years of work experience: Between 8 years and 11 years
» Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree
» Years of work experience: Between 8 years and 11 years
» Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree
Application Documents
» Curriculum Vitae
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Appy Instructions
Closing Date: 29-May-2024
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