WAIFEM: Programme Managers

The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) is a supra-national institution established by the central banks of The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, WAIFEM is charged principally to strengthen capacity for macroeconomic and financial management in countries of member countries. The Institute seeks suitably qualified candidate to fill the vacancy below:

PROGRAMME MANAGERS (Debt and Macroeconomic Management Departments)
Essentials, Qualification and Experience:

• Must be a citizen of the constituent WAIFEM countries.
• A minimum of Post – graduate degree in Economics, Finance or a related field at the Masters level; a doctorate degree would be an advantage.
• At least five (5) years professional working experience in macroeconomic analysis or as the case may be in debt management issues, particularly HIPC Initiative, Debt Recording (CS-DRMS) and domestic debt management.
• Experience in designing and implementing training and capacity building programmes.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based multi-cultural environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Must be computer literate, Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
Terms of Contract:
• Two-year contract, renewable on satisfactory performance.
Remuneration:
• The remuneration package is competitive.
Method of Application:
Applications with detailed CVs, including the names of three referees should be submitted to:
The Director General,
West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM)
Central Bank of Nigeria Learning Centre
P. M. B. 2001,
Satellite Town Lagos,
Nigeria.
Or
Email: hr@waifem-cbp.org
Closing Date: 22nd September 2009.