East AFRITAC,
P.O. Box 10054
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: 255-22-223-5353
Fax:255-22-223-4204
Web site: www. eastafritac.org
September 23, 2014
External Donors:
IMF-EAST AFRITAC REGIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
(AFE)
AfDB
AusAID
CIDA
VACANCY FOR ECONOMIC/PROJECT ANALYST
JOB DESCRIPTION
DFID
EIB
EU
Germany
IMF
SECO
The Netherlands
Member Countries:
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Kenya
Malawi
Summary: The Economics Analyst (EA) provides substantive research,
analytical, econometrics, and statistical assistance in support of TA work at the
Center. The person plays a key role in managing and analyzing databases and
contributes to the Center’s main publications. Incumbents of these positions
proactively contribute to resolving challenging research and analysis issues. They
work independently, seeking guidance and instruction on new, unusual or
complex assignments, and report to the RTAC Coordinator.
Duties & Responsibilities: Under general supervision, the Economics Analyst
(EA) undertakes the following duties and responsibilities, working with the
Coordinator and resident advisors:
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Rwanda
Tanzania
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Uganda
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Provides supporting research for the RTAC advisors’ TA and training
activities, and assists them with reporting responsibilities.
Independently researches, collects and compiles information on RTAC
members; maintains and updates quantitative and qualitative economic,
financial or statistical databases.
Assists the Coordinator in preparing and monitoring the implementation of the
annual work plan preparing periodic reports for the Steering Committee.
Assists with preparation of monthly newsletters.
Works to strengthen donor coordination.
Helps manage the Center’s databases, and uses statistical and/or econometric
techniques to analyze datasets. Verifies and reviews databases for accuracy,
reliability, coverage and current status. Analyzes economic time series data,
defines data needs and requirements for use by the Coordinator and advisors.
Produces charts, graphs, and tables.
Contributes to development of the Center’s results based management
framework, including working with advisors on their sectoral inputs. Works
on implementing other recommendations from the mid-term evaluation of
Phase III.
Contributes to preparation of the Annual Report of the Center and to its Phase
IV program document.
Contributes to the preparation of the annual work plan through managing the
process of TA needs assessment request to AFE member countries.
Building macroeconomic capacity in East Africa
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Keeps abreast of developments with respect to IMF capacity development
policies and surveillance/program work in member countries. Prepares
country notes summarizing TA and other Fund activities.
Participates in the preparation and possibly delivery of selected AFE
workshops.
Performs other duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
Office staff at all levels; IMF Headquarters staff; and donors.
Results Expected: The incumbent is expected to consistently demonstrate the
ability to work independently and proactively contribute to analysis at the Center.
Competencies:
Professional Competence – (a) knowledge of econometric and statistical analysis
techniques, database management and related principles underlying IMF
economic work, (b) ability to interpret and present statistical information, (c)
demonstrated ability to apply IMF software programs for economic/financial
research and analysis and database management, (d) familiarity with a given area
of economics or country, (e) good knowledge of principal sources and retrieval
systems of economic and social development data, and (f) strong analytical and
conceptual skills.
Program/Task Management – (a) fully recognized skill to work flexibly on a
range of assignments, and (b) proven ability to anticipate, adjust to and prioritize
a variety of complex, evolving tasks, mastering unfamiliar work quickly in a
committed fashion. Strong organizational skills.
Communication – (a) demonstrates superior communications skills (listening
effectively, speaking persuasively, writing clearly and concisely) in the
performance of research and analysis tasks, e.g., recognized as an effective team
player in the conduct of research when collecting information from local officials
or in providing technical assistance on specific issues.
Personal Leadership – (a) is accessible to other staff (b) takes initiative to share
knowledge and experience, (c) accepts and gives constructive feedback and (d)
takes initiative to improve and pursues personal development and training
programs.
Teamwork – (a) Proven ability to develop effective relations within/outside the
office, and to promote collaboration within the team to meet unit objectives (b)
ability to work with a range of senior professionals from various backgrounds.
Qualifications and Experience:
MA/MS (Economics/Finance) in economics, finance, statistics.
Two or more years of relevant work experience (e.g., econometrics, statistics,
finance) or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in software applications is required, e.g., Excel and or econometrics
packages such as TSP, Eviews, AREMOS, SAS, RATS, together with a
knowledge of statistical and econometrics techniques and macroeconomic
relationships.
Demonstrated proficiency in English with excellent writing skills.
The position is based at East AFRITAC’s headquarters in Dar es Salaam.