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<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Debt Management Expert<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 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;<\/p>\n Duties\/Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the roles and responsibilities of the Debt Management Expert will include, but not limited to the following:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Carry out regular analysis of the public debt portfolio and provide appropriate advice; Qualities and Attributes<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 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); Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A minimum of Master\u2019s 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; Location:<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n How to Apply For the Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications and CVs with the position being applied for clearly marked should be addressed to:<\/p>\n GEPARI,<\/strong> Soft copies of the applications should be addressed to:<\/p>\n gepari.hr@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong> 20 October, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[159],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-4zu","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17576"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17576"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17576\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17576"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17576"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Build and maintain a comprehensive central external and domestic debt database;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Monitor the overall utilization of aid with the view to improve aid absorption capacity;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Formulate a long term debt management strategy consistent with sustainability requirements;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Formulate a comprehensive risk management framework;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 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;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist with capacity building and training programs of the Institute;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist with M&E activities of the Institute; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Executive Director or the Steering Committee.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have a track record and demonstrable knowledge of Ghana\u2019s economy. The ability to work with teams from multiple practices is highly desirable;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have the ability to think strategically, and be innovative in both substance and process in the design and implementation of public policy;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have project management and organizational skills;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Should have the ability to work in a politically charged environment and maintain a great sense of objectivity and political neutrality;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 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 \u2013 passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Must have a very strong ability to work effectively in a team.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Superior quantitative skills, ability to develop and maintain macro-economic models, deep understanding of time series analysis, and ability to work with household data;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of database development and management;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to use econometric software including Eviews, Stata, SPSS, Matlab, etc;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work across a broad range of concurrent tasks, set priorities, and achieve results in a demanding work environment with little supervision;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to think strategically and be innovative in both substance and process in the design and implementation of public policy;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Superior client orientation, interpersonal and negotiation skills, ability to work with all levels of staff, managers, clients and partners;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to work effectively in a team;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Ability to coach, mentor and develop more junior staff; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Very strong oral and written communications skills in English.<\/p>\n
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