A newly established not-for-profit policy analysis and research institute, Ghana Economic Policy analysis and research institute (GEPARI) invites applications from experienced highly motivated dynamic and resourceful Ghanaians to fill the following position: Debt Management Expert

Job Summary

•   The focus of the position is on the debt management of the economy with the view to analyze and advice on debt management strategies for ensuring debt sustainability;

Duties/Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the roles and responsibilities of the Debt Management Expert will include, but not limited to the following:

•   Carry out regular analysis of the public debt portfolio and provide appropriate advice;
•   Build and maintain a comprehensive central external and domestic debt database;
•   Monitor the overall utilization of aid with the view to improve aid absorption capacity;
•   Formulate a long term debt management strategy consistent with sustainability requirements;
•   Formulate a comprehensive risk management framework;
•   Undertake independent or collaborative quality and publishable research on topical issues affecting the Ghanaian economy: produce at least one journal publication, one working paper, and 2 policy briefs in each fiscal year in the area of debt management;
•   Assist with capacity building and training programs of the Institute;
•   Assist with M&E activities of the Institute; and
•   Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Executive Director or the Steering Committee.

Qualities and Attributes

•   Must be a technically strong economist with a record of sound analytical work, and experience with design and implementation of economic policy (including debt management policy);
•   Must have a track record and demonstrable knowledge of Ghana’s economy. The ability to work with teams from multiple practices is highly desirable;
•   Must have the ability to think strategically, and be innovative in both substance and process in the design and implementation of public policy;
•   Must have project management and organizational skills;
•   Should have the ability to work in a politically charged environment and maintain a great sense of objectivity and political neutrality;
•   The Candidate must be a citizen of Ghana and of a sound mind. He/She should possess and demonstrate high levels of the following attributes – passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed; and
•   Must have a very strong ability to work effectively in a team.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Master’s degree in economics and at least eight years of substantial experience in debt management, public finance, taxation and research. A Ph.D in any of these areas and ACCA/ CA (Ghana) will be an advantage;
•   Superior quantitative skills, ability to develop and maintain macro-economic models, deep understanding of time series analysis, and ability to work with household data;
•   Knowledge of database development and management;
•   Ability to use econometric software including Eviews, Stata, SPSS, Matlab, etc;
•   Ability to work across a broad range of concurrent tasks, set priorities, and achieve results in a demanding work environment with little supervision;
•   Ability to think strategically and be innovative in both substance and process in the design and implementation of public policy;
•   Superior client orientation, interpersonal and negotiation skills, ability to work with all levels of staff, managers, clients and partners;
•   Ability to work effectively in a team;
•   Ability to coach, mentor and develop more junior staff; and
•   Very strong oral and written communications skills in English.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

Applications and CVs with the position being applied for clearly marked should be addressed to:

GEPARI,
Private Mail Bag,
PMB 61, Ministries, Accra

Soft copies of the applications should be addressed to:

gepari.hr@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 October, 2016