Head of Research & Economics

The role holder is responsible for leading the Economics and Research department and overseeing the development and execution of the Economics and Research group

Key Responsibilities

• Identify areas of research that will result in meaningful and impactful reports that provide input into economic thinking.
• Contribute to a wide range of issues that span different branches of economics by providing analysis, policy and program design and capacity development.
• Lead on development and implementation of research strategy, ensuring that individual programs and projects: are consistent with overall strategy, are creative and rigorous and will have tangible impact and influence.
• Lead a team to conduct detailed economic analysis, using robust methodology and make recommendations based on research.
• Provide economic expertise to Board Directors as required.

People Management Responsibilities

• Define goals and key performance indicators for all direct reports and ensures effective implementation of the performance management process.
• Manage the direct reports by evaluating their performance, providing feedback on an on-going basis, identifying development needs and coaching them to ensure capability development

Qualifications and experience

• A PhD in macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics or a related field such as monetary economics.
• 12 + years relevant professional experience in an international financial institution – Bank etc. or ministry of finance.
• Experience in a Research Institute or academia also acceptable.
• Published in Top Economics and Financial Journals – Desirable.
• Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative modelling and econometrics to support analysis and policy recommendation.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.