The Embassy of Switzerland implements Switzerland’s economic development cooperation programme with Ghana. The development portfolio in Ghana focuses on:

•  Macroeconomic policies and transparency in public finances
•  Financial sector development and strengthening
•  Trade, competition, investment climate and
•  Basic infrastructure regulation and public utilities improvement in the energy sector

The Embassy is now seeking a qualified Programme Officer with specific skills and experience in Macroeconomics and the Financial Sector to join its Economic Section.

Summarized Responsibilities:
•  Manage Switzerland’s existing programmes and identify new activities in macroeconomics, budget support, public financial management and financial sector reform.
•  Provide analysis and produce reports on macroeconomics and public financial management developments in Ghana.
•  Provide analysis and elaborate recommendations with regard to financial sector reform in Ghana.
•  Develop and maintain close contact with government officials, development partners, non state actors and other relevant interlocutors.
•  Represent upon instruction the Embassy in policy dialogue with the Government of Ghana, in particular in the area of public financial management, general budget support and the financial sector.

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications:
•  Master’s degree in Economics with focus on macroeconomics.
•  In total, minimum of 4 years experience in public financial management and/or macro-fiscal policy analysis as well as the financial sector.
•  Excellent knowledge of Ghana’s economic, political and social context.
•  Experience in project management is an advantage.
•  Strong analytical skills and ability to distill the essential.
•  Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.
•  Ability to multitask in a busy environment and willingness to efficiently handle a substantial workload and to assume tasks outside the core sphere of responsibilities.
•  Ability to negotiate with and persuade varying categories of stakeholders.
•  Organized, proactive, ability to work autonomously, perseverant.
•  Ability to work in a team, networking skills.
•  Familiarity with development cooperation work will be an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Full applications require: application letter, CV, testimonials for all previous jobs to:

saeed.billa@eda.admin.ch

Closing Date: 31 January 2013

Expected starting date for this position is at earliest convenience or 15 March 2013.