The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with Head Office in Abuja, is seeking qualified, skilled, and energetic individuals to fill the vacant positions of Macro-Prudential Analyst (Deputy Director), Senior Economists – Principal Economists (Managers – Senior Managers) in the Financial Policy and Regulation, Monetary Policy, Research, Statistics and Development Finance Departments of the Bank.
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL ECONOMIST
LOCATION: Abuja
REPORTS: The Assistant Director.
JOB PROFILE:
This position requires top-rank economists with cutting edge competencies in Monetary Economics, Open-economy Macroeconomics, Financial Economics/Financial Econometrics, Econometrics/Economic modelling including DSGE modelling, and International Economics (Exchange Rate Economics and Trade/Policy). The candidates will play leading roles in policy-oriented research that helps to design/formulate monetary policy.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct in-depth studies on monetary and financial sector policies, including macroeconomic impact analysis.
Conceptualize and implement the Bank’s monetary and financial policies.
Participate in production processes of the secretariat of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
Participate in the preparation of the MPC Economic Report.
Participate in Review Teams that will promptly identify weakness/problems in current practices and propose appropriate corrective policies.
Display expertise in Forecasting and Scenario Analysis.
Achieve effective coordination between Monetary and Fiscal Policy.
Monitor the Implementation of Monetary Policy actions.
Produce research papers to be published in peer-reviewed journals.
Present research findings in CBN as well as external seminars.
Attend to ad-hoc assignments from the Director, MPD/Research/statistics, on monetary policy and related issues.
Interface with Multilateral and Bilateral Organizations, such as the IMF, World Bank, WAMI, ECOWAS etc.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics, Statistics or Finance and a proven ability to perform the tasks required by the position.
9 years cognate experience in economic and policy research, of which 5 years should be at middle/senior management level.
Records of outstanding publication in Economics, Statistics, Finance and related disciplines with a minimum of 8 research papers, out of which at least 4 must have been published in reputable journals.
Membership of the Nigerian Economic Society and/or other similar professional bodies.
Competence Requirements
Core Skills
Conducts analytical & policy research
Conducts financial programming
Demonstrates expertise in policy issues in the real sector
Conducts macroeconomic consistency checks
Demonstrates expertise in Statistics and Database applications
Demonstrates expertise in Econometrics
Demonstrates expertise in spreadsheet applications
Generic Skills.
Results Oriented
Initiative
Analytical thinking
Creativity/innovation
Good written and communication ability
Team working ability
Responsive
Resilience
Information Seeking
Sound administrative and managerial ability
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.cbn.gov.ng/careers/jobs/
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