Country Economist Lead Specialist

17 hours ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa African Development Bank Full time
About the African Development Bank

The African Development Bank is a premier pan-African development institution promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. Established in 1964, the Bank has 81 member states, with 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The development agenda focuses on delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

Job Title: Country Economist Lead Specialist

This role is part of the Vice Presidency responsible for prioritizing knowledge solutions to address priority development challenges facing regional member countries. As a Senior Country Economist, you will work under the supervision of Division Managers and report administratively to Country Managers. Your primary focus will be on macroeconomic and economic development work, deepening country knowledge, and strengthening policy dialogues.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Analyze the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries, using internal and external information sources, and determine implications for programming and updating Bank Group operations.
  • Contribute to flagship publications and publication of the Country Economics Department, including African Economic Outlook, Regional Economic Outlooks, and Country Focus Reports.
  • Support Business Delivery Units in dialogue with National Authorities and other stakeholders, providing regular briefs and updates on economic and financial situations.
  • Undertake Economic and Sector Work, focusing on governance profiling, papers on relevant economic and financial issues, and Country Notes for African Economic Outlook reports.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Economics or related disciplines.
  • Minimum five years of experience in macroeconomic policy analysis and management issues at an international level.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, negotiation skills, team building skills, and ability to influence and present ideas.
  • Capacity to connect, understand, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to handle high-level demands of a complex organization, working under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Good grasp of developing countries' issues.
  • Solid technical and quantitative skills as an applied development macroeconomist.
Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum

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