Economist: Multilateral Development Banks at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Development Studies;
• A minimum 3 years’ experience obtained within a development institution or financial environment;
• Knowledge of policy analysis and formulation of drafting notes; and
• Knowledge of benchmarking and research.?

Key Performance Areas

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Assist with the coordination and assembly of briefing materials containing summary assessments;
• Assist in the engagement of stakeholders and support the coordination process with policy stakeholders;
• Assist with information on relationship management and keep track of meetings in the provision of inputs into draft speaking notes.

Policy Analysis and Development:

• Assist with the provision of recommendations on policy issues for consideration amongst the Multilateral Development Banks stakeholders;
• Assist with the identification and analysis of policy objectives in the enhancement of policy deliberations within forums;
• Assist with the centralisation of a policy platform for analysis and dissemination of data in the global economy.

Global Development Finance Policy:

• Assist with the drafting of submissions pertaining to policy pertaining to the Multilateral Development Banks and the financial safety net prescribing the Contingent Reserve Arrangement;
• Assist with compliance requests from domestic policy makers pertaining to progress on the Multilateral Development Banks policy processes;
• Assist with information relating to meetings of Statutory Finance Ministers and Central Bank governors on AfDB and World Bank policy issues.

Benchmarking and Research:

• Support benchmarking and research initiatives on policy and related issues with recognised international institutions;
• Assist with the consultation of stakeholders on trends and changes pertaining to the policy environment impact the Multilateral Development Banks;
• Assist with research to assess opportunities for improved collaboration within the Global Development Finance Banks.?