Deadline: 30 November 2015
African Development Bank (AfDB) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Chief Economist and Vice President in Africa.
The Chief Economist and Vice President will lead analytical work to inform the Bank’s strategic directions and support Regional Member Countries through first-rate knowledge and technical policy support operations.
The mission of AfDB is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Chief Economist and Vice President will perform the following functions-
- Frame and implement appropriate economic research agenda for the Bank at country, regional and global levels.
- In this regard provide leadership to undertake and disseminate research and related analysis on economic development and priority socio-economic issues in support of the policies and operations of the Bank as well as the knowledge base of its regional member countries (RMCs).
- Build national and regional institutions for economics and policy research, and develop relationships with regional member countries, through sharpened understanding of their particular interests and concerns and providing authoritative advice and guidance on emerging economic and financial issues.
- Promote information sharing within and between regional member countries.
- Elevate the profile and advocate the incorporation of rigorous economic research and analysis into project design, implementation and evaluation.
- Partnerships with relevant international and regional institutions to ensure coordination of activities and to leverage the Bank’s resources to the benefit of member states.
- Participate in the development of policies and innovative approaches to position the Bank as a learning/knowledge sharing organization.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- PhD degree in Economics, with extensive experience in Macroeconomics, Fiscal Management, Statistics, Finance, or related discipline.
- A minimum of 15 years relevant and demonstrable experience acquired in the area of development economics, academia or multilateral institutions. The last 5 years should be at a senior management level.
- Visionary, with in-depth knowledge of the state of economic, financial and social development in Africa, within the wider global economy, and the linkages within different economic sectors as well as across regions.
- Commitment to consistent delivery of the highest quality outputs, with deep technical understanding and attention to detail.
- Strong outreach competencies with ability to confidently speak at international fora on economic development issues. Excellent public relations skills with all potential users of Bank knowledge work and statistics – the press, analysts, academics, professional bodies, Multi lateral Development Banks and other international organizations, and government departments.
- Strong record of publications in the area of economic development, statistical systems development or capacity building with well delineated policy implications.
- Familiarity with the work of other multilateral and bilateral development finance institutions and the private sector, especially their roles in supporting economic reform and poverty reduction.
- Experience of working in large, multicultural organizations in the public or private sector with a diverse workforce and sensitivity to diversity concerns of staff and Boards of Directors.
- Established reputation and track record of performance, innovations and change management.
- Creativity in providing guidance on innovative and cutting-edge solutions to Africa’s economic challenges.
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively with oversight bodies such as Boards of Executive Directors and Governors and other senior management and government officials.
- Ability to think strategically and design long-term plans and programs to develop staff competences in line with strategic priorities.
- Ability to inspire, generate and sustain staff commitment and professional excellence.
- Excellent negotiating skills and ability to communicate orally and write effectively in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their CV together with a supporting statement, briefly highlighted experience and skills against the requirements of the role, including job role and the Vacancy Number ADB/15/163 in the subject title via email.
For more information, please visit AfDB.
