COMPETENCIES (sKills, experience and knowledge):
1. Hold at least a Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Governance or International development, with top level experience in addressing development challenges in African countries, preferably gained in diverse bilateral, multilateral and / or regional development agencies.;
2. Have a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in policy management of which at least three (3) years should be at managerial level or its equivalent;
3. Proven experience in macroeconomic modelling and forecasting in Africa.
4. Strong ability to translate development challenges into knowledge leverage opportunities.
5. Good knowledge of andragogy and experience in design of capacity development (training, technical assistance, and policy dialogue) programmes and curricula.
6. Ability to think strategically and to design long term plans and programmes in line with established strategic priorities.
7. Experience in providing quality assurance for capacity development programs in developing countries.
8. Ability to build and manage strategic partnerships for streamlined and increased support to capacity development in the regional member countries.
9. Results-oriented with superior monitoring and evaluation skills.
10. Proven ability to build and lead a team; to motivate staff and utilize the talents and expertise of team members in a productive way.
11. Communicate and write effectively in French or English. Good working knowledge of both languages will be an advantage.
12. Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications.
THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED INTERNATIONAL STATUS AND ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
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