Consultancy on Economic Diagnostics and Strategic Macroeconomic Analysis
Support rigorous macroeconomic analysis for African governments.
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Overview
Support rigorous macroeconomic analysis for African governments.
You have:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics or related field is required.
- A first-level university degree plus two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in macroeconomic policy, economic research and analysis, forecasting, and application of economic principles in development programmes is required.
- Substantial and related experience with multilateral financial development institutions is required.
- Relevant work experience in Africa is required.
- Familiarity with the workflows and practices of similar international organizations is desirable.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Knowledge of French is desirable.
Contract
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Result of Service
To support rigorous macroeconomic and data analysis, producing high-quality knowledge products and analysis that inform African governments’ policies and actions on economic and sustainable development challenges.
Work Location
Work Remotely
Expected duration
6
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Executive Secretary (Programmes) or her mandated representative, the consultant will be expected to undertake, but not limited to, the following responsibilities: • Monitor and analyse global economic developments and their implications for African economies, providing timely updates and strategic insights • Provide input and recommendation on primary and secondary data collection (qualitative and quantitative) for economic analysis. • Provide technical support towards the preparation and review of ECA’s knowledge products under the Programme pillar. • Support the integration of climate-related macroeconomic risks and green financing strategies into ECA’s economic analysis and policy recommendations. • Provide technical advisory services on policies and strategies relating to ECA subprogrammes and thematic specialised areas of expertise. • Support the development of policy briefs, technical notes, and presentations for high-level engagements with African policymakers, development partners, and multilateral institutions. • Provide technical input to ECA’s engagement in global and regional economic governance platforms, including the G20, IMF, and World Bank, particularly in relation to Africa’s macroeconomic priorities. • Undertake other tasks as required.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in macroeconomic policy, economic research and analysis, forecasting, and application of economic principles in development programmes is required. Substantial and related experience with multilateral financial development institutions is required. Relevant work experience in Africa is required. Familiarity with the workflows and practices of similar international organizations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with macroeconomic policy and how it relates to your work? | This question assesses your direct experience in the relevant field of macroeconomic policy and its application. | Provide specific examples of your past work and its impact on policy. |
| How do you approach data collection for economic analysis? | The interviewer wants to understand your methodology in gathering and analyzing data. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you provided technical support for a policy recommendation. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in engaging with multilateral institutions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you integrate climate-related risks into economic analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a high-level presentation or brief you prepared? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to keep up with global economic developments? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you evaluate the economic policies of an African government? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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