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PROGRAMME OFFICER: MACROECONOMIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned Institute with 13 member countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Established in 1997 under an expanded mandate, MEFMI was founded with the view to building sustainable capacity in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions and central banks, or equivalent institutions. MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and bring emerging risks and opportunities to the fore among executive level officials. MEFMI seeks to achieve, within its member states, prudent macroeconomic management, competent and efficient management of public finances, sound, efficient and stable financial sectors and stable economies with strong and sustained growth. The long term objective is to contribute to the poverty reduction process among people in MEFMI's operational zone of Eastern and Southern Africa.

The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of member states to fill the following positions:

REF: 032015PO - PROGRAMME OFFICER: MACROECONOMIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Macroeconomic Management Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out capacity building activities in Macroeconomic Management with special focus on collection, analysis, reporting and policy actions of Foreign Private Capital, Balance of Payments and International Investment Promotion data in line with global codes and standards in MEFMI member states, Regional Integration and Trade Issues, and Natural Resources Management.

Key Performance Areas

1) Contributes to the MEFMI Strategy in respect of issues pertaining to Foreign Private Capital Monitoring and Analysis, Balance of Payments and International Investment Promotion, Regional Integration and Trade Issues, and Natural Resources Management, including the Programme's Annual Work Programme and budget.

2) Assesses and updates member states' capacity building needs in the areas of Foreign Private Capital Monitoring and Analysis, Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Regional Integration and Trade Issues, and Natural Resources Management.

3) Rolls over the MEFMI private capital monitoring system (PCMS) to MEFMI member states and maintains and updates the PCMS.

4) Plans and implements regional and in-country capacity building activities in private capital flows, monitoring and analysis, including the designing of training materials.

5) Plans and implements regional and in-country capacity building activities in Balance of Payments and International Investment Promotion, including the designing of training materials.

6) Plans and implements regional and in-country capacity building activities in Regional Integration and Trade.

7) Plans and implements regional and in-country capacity building activities in Natural Resources Management.

8) Participates in joint country missions with partner institutions.

9) Contributes to MEFMI's publications.

10) Prepares in - house reports (e.g. Quarterly progress, annual and monitoring and evaluation reports).

11) Networks with peers, member states officials, other regional organisations and cooperating partners in PCMS, Regional Integration and Trade Issues, and Natural Resources Management.

12) Participates in the selection, assessment and accreditation of Fellows and development of regional trainers.

13) Monitors timely inputs into MEFMI database of programme activities.

Academic Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

a) At least a Masters degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics or related discipline.

b) 5 Years relevant work experience in the Ministry of Finance or Economic Planning and Development (Economy) or related government institutions, Central Bank or in a Regional or International organisation.

c) Proven hands-on experience in Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Statistics.

d) Exposure to macroeconomic analysis, policy design and investment analysis.

e) Exposure to international trade and regional integration issues and policy.

f) Exposure to Natural Resources Management issues.

g) Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills.

h) Investment/monetary surveys experience would be an added advantage.

i) A MEFMI Fellowship in Private Capital Monitoring and Analysis or Balance of Payments and External Sector will be an added advantage.

j) Computer literacy and knowledge of application of main software packages used in economic analysis.

k) Documented evidence of publications and research experience.

l) Ability to work long hours and under pressure including frequent assignments to member states.

m) Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.

n) Ability to work in a multicultural professional environment.

o) Excellent written and verbal skills.

p) Leadership skills and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

q) Cooperation and Team Spirit.

r) Strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

The successful candidates for the above positions will be appointed on fixed term contracts at an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax free salary paid in US dollars.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants for the above vacant positions should submit written applications, clearly stating the position applied for, accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees to be received by 19 September, 2014.

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director

MEFMI

9 Earls Road

Alexandra Park

P.O. Box A1419

Avondale