African Development Bank Job in Nigeria for a Senior Research Economist
African Development Bank (AfDB) established to strengthen dialogue
between the Bank and the Government, is recruiting to fill the vacant
position of:
Job Title: Senior Research Economist - EDRE.1
Reference: No ADB/15/173
Location: Nigeria
Grade: PL5
Position N°: 50000867
Objectives
- As a Knowledge Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB) places
research and knowledge sharing at the center of its activities, as sound
economic analysis plays an important role in Africa’s economic
structural transformation, poverty reduction, and sustainable
development.
- The AfDB’s Development Research Department activities consist in
devising and undertaking a program of research and analysis on priority
social and economic development issues that support the Bank's policy
and operations agenda. It comprises about 25 researchers in two
Divisions.
- The Research Division (EDRE.1) focuses on issues related to
development finance, private sector development and regional
integration; and has, among other research activities, the mandate to
assess private sector and regional operations using the Additionality
and Development Outcome Assessment (ADOA) framework.
- The Division is seeking to strengthen its team of analysts by
recruiting a Principal Research Economist with expertise in the areas of
economics, finance and private sector development as well as other
development issues relevant for Africa.
By filling this position the Division is intending to consolidate its
contribution to the implementation of Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy and
foster the relevance of the Research Department to operations and member
countries, through:
- Enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Bank, by
improving quality-at-entry of the Bank’s operations through the
Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment (ADOA).
- Strengthening the Bank Results Framework
- Consolidating the implementation of the Research Department
agenda in the area of private sector and financial sector developments,
regional integration and competitiveness, through the production of the
Bank’s flagship publications, working papers, market studies and impact
evaluation exercises.
- Strengthening knowledge generation in the area of inclusive and green growth, including financial inclusion.
- Improving support to Top management through providing real time
economic intelligence (through drafting of statements, speeches, policy
briefs) for the Bank's President and Senior Management on economic
development issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Director and direct supervision of
the Manager, the incumbent’s Duties and Responsibilities will be as
follows:
- Contribute to Ex-ante Additionality and Development Outcome Assessment (ADOA) of Bank’s operations:
- Provide inputs for ex-ante Additionality and Development
Outcome Assessment (ADOA) of the African Development Bank Private Sector
Operations.
- Contribute to any revisions to the ADOA framework on the
basis of implementation experience and lessons from other Development
Finance institutions.
- Contribute in research activities in the areas of private sector
development, competitiveness, financial markets, project evaluation,
inclusive growth, development outcomes and additionality.
- Publish research papers and review submitted articles to the African Development Review and Working Paper Series.
- Participate in collaborative research and knowledge management
activities carried out jointly with regional and international
organizations, research and capacity building institutions in Africa,
development research centers and universities.
- Review operation documents and participate in review meetings.
- Provide inputs into the production of the Bank’s flagship publications:
- Contribute to the preparation of the report or assigned
section, write such sections and follow it through with peer reviews and
publication.
- Disseminate the findings of reports.
- Provide technical and analytical inputs into the work of Operations Complexes:
- Provide input into Country Strategy Papers (CSPs).
- Participate in Economic Sector Works (ESW).
- Peer review project, program, policy documents, including documents submitted to the Operations Committee.
- Contribute to Bank Economic Intelligence documents:
- Provide economic intelligence (statement, policy briefs) to Senior Management on economic development issues.
- Provide professional inputs in the Bank’s “Working Papers Series " and the Bank’s "African Development Review":
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or Management.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
- A Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or related social sciences. A
Master degree in these fields complemented by strong evidence of
practical experience in project evaluation, economic analysis or
Finance.
- Ability to participate or undertake research projects with
limited supervision; clear written and oral communication skills as well
as mature interpersonal and professional relationships.
- Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
- Proven skills in drafting and preparation of policy memoranda.
- Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
- For this position team work skills are critical: ability to work
in interdisciplinary environment, contribute constructive comments and
receive positively the views of team members on own work. Ability to
work with colleagues in other Complexes, especially in Operations.
- At least five (5) years of relevant professional experience in
development policy research and analysis of economic conditions that are
of relevance to private sector development, finance and economic
development in Africa.
- Experience in project analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation.
- Publication record in international peer reviewed journals.
- Strong knowledge and background in the use of statistical and
econometric methods and packages in finance and development economics
research; theoretical knowledge to develop and implement research
programs; ability to design and manage research projects from
conceptualisation to publication.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 8th December, 2015.