Job
description
The Southern African
Customs Union (SACU) has adopted a Vision and Mission statement and a new Work
Programme for promoting sustainable development and deeper integration within
the SACU region. The SACU Secretariat hereby invites suitably qualified and
experi
enced citizens of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland and South Africa
to submit their applications for the following position.
Job Title
for the Position: Economist (Ref- EC)
Main Purpose
of the Job:
To support the Secretariat to effectively implement the SACU Work Programme in
order to achieve the objectives of the SACU Agreement by providing a
professional service with regard to research and technical analysis in the
areas of economic policy and revenue management. Specifically, partake in the
provision of analytical support in the areas of economic research in so far as
it relates to SACU economies.
Requirements
Key Areas of
Responsibility
- Undertake
research, prepare analytical papers on Member States economic performance,
assess social, economic and political developments that may impact the
achievement of the objectives of SACU Agreement and advise Management
accordingly. - Contribute
to the design and execution of the SACU Work Programme, in particular the
design and execution of programmes aimed at deepening integration in SACU; - Coordinate
the implementation of Council decisions pertaining to Economic Policy and
Revenue Management; - Undertake
economic research and prepare policy briefs and working papers revenue
management issues; - Provide
technical support to the review of the revenue sharing arrangement by
preparing background and analytical papers, and ensure an effective implementation
of the new revenue sharing arrangement; - Monitor
the adequacy and accuracy of financial information on flows into the
Common Revenue Pool and prepare analytical reports on the performance of
the Common Revenue Pool; - Coordinate,
facilitate and oversee the preparation and presentation of Economic
Background papers by Member States. - Coordinate
the preparation of annual reports on Member States economic performance; - Monitor
continental and regional economic developments that may impact on the SACU
Work Programme and provide Policy briefings; - Collaborate
with regional and international research institutions, development
partners and other relevant stakeholders in the areas of economic analysis
to meet SACU research needs with respect to economic policy development
and revenue management; - Represent
SACU Secretariat in regional and international forums pertaining to
economic issues relevant to SACU Work Programme and build networks with a
view to source and facilitate the provision of technical assistance and
capacity building initiatives and programmes for SACU; - Serve
as a focal point on economic issues to external/internal stakeholders;
Academic
Qualifications Required:
- Master’s
degree with emphasis on trade, economics and/or finance or equivalent post
graduate qualification.
Relevant
work experience and Competencies Required
- Minimum
7 years relevant experience with 4 years at senior level. - Computer
literate in MS word. - Proven
track record in the management and administration of the above job
requirements in a multilateral organization. - Strong
quantitative/statistical, analytical and data management skills. - Computer
literate in MS Office. - Excellent
knowledge of regional and multilateral trading systems and rules. - Excellent
knowledge and understanding of the SACU Member States’ macroeconomic,
fiscal and trade policy environment. - Experience
in engaging with regional and international organizations with a view to
further technical cooperation. - Excellent
understanding of regional integration issues. - Excellent
conceptual, research and analytical skills - Performance
driven.
Closing
date and application instructions
Applications must be
accompanied by a detailed CV, e-mail and telephone contact details, certified
copies of ID, educational qualifications and at least 3 contactable references.
Quote the reference number and job title. Applications must be submitted to
Human Resources Manager, SACU Secretariat, Private Bag 13285, Windhoek,
Namibia. Fax:
+264 61 245 611 or +264 61 279 864 / email: applications@sacu.int
The closing date for
applications is 18th
June 2015.
For further
information, please visit our website at www.sacu.int.
Should you have
received no response within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your
application unsuccessful in this instance, as correspondence will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only.
