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post:Economist
Organization: West African Monet...
Industry IGO
Category Banking/Non-B...
Location Freetown, Sierra L...
Job Status Full-time
Salary GH¢
Education Master’..
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Experience 4 years
Job Expires 31 Jul, 2013
Contact ...
Job Description
The West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) a specialized autonomous body of ECOWAS responsible for the furtherance of monetary co-operation among member States and located in Freetown, Sierra Leone, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Economist.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct economic research, interpret economic relationships, forecast economic indices, and present findings
- Provide professional inputs into WAMA technical reports
- Undertake all other duties as may be assigned
Conditions of Service and Remuneration:
The successful applicant would be placed on salary scale P2 with competitive salary at international level plus various allowances representing 40 percent of the basic salary.
In addition, the candidate would be entitled to a provident fund equivalent to 20 percent of basic salary and 100 percent medical cover for self and dependants. Employees shall also enjoy international status.
Required Skills or Experience
- Applicants, who must be nationals of ECOWAS - member States should have the following background, experience and competences:
- Holders of a Master's degree in Economics from a recognised University with bias in Macro-economics, Development Programmes, Financial/Monetary Economics and Payment Systems:
- At least four (4) years cognitive post qualification experience;
- Excellent verbal and drafting skills in English or French (with working knowledge of the other language);
- Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets, database and econometric software).
- Demonstrated ability for high impact research (at least two publications in a reputable professional journal);
- Ability to produce high quality work under pressure;
- A maximum age limit of 45 years;
- Good organisation and time management skills, accuracy, speed and attention to detail.
How To Apply
Applications together with curriculum vitae, police record less than 3 months old, photocopies of relevant certificates, and the names and addresses of two referees should reach the WAMA Directorate to the following address:
DIRECTOR GENERAL
The West African Monetary Agency
11/13 ECOWAS Street - P. M. B. 218
Freetown, Sierra Leone
www.amao-wama.org
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