Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
African Development Bank
01 B.P. 1387 Abidjan 01 – Côte d’Ivoire
CCIA, Office No.: 8Y
Email : t.baidoo@afdb.org; Tel: +225 2026 5703
Title of the assignment : Individual Consultant: Macroeconomist
Brief Description of the assignment : Conduct economic analysis and country policy dialogue
Department making the request: Country Economics Department (ECCE)
Place of assignment : Nigeria
Period of assignment : 6 January 2020 to 5 July 2020
Expected start date of the assignment : 6 January 2020
Last date for expressing interest : 23 December 2019
Expression of interest to be submitted to : t.baidoo@afdb.org
Any questions/ clarifications could be send to : t.baidoo@afdb.org
TERMS OF REFERENCE
MACROECONOMIST CONSULTANT – NIGERIA
COUNTRY ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT (ECCE) AND NIGERIA COUNTRY
DEPARTMENT :
1 Introduction :
The Bank is currently engaged in major initiatives aimed at improving the rigour and analytical content of country strategy papers, economic sector work and other knowledge products underpinning its support to policymaking and development impact of interventions in the regional member countries. The Economics Country Department (ECCE) seeks to recruit a qualified macroeconomist to assist the knowledge team in delivering on the work programme focusing on economic analysis and country policy dialogue. The consultant shall be based in the Nigeria Country Department (RDNG), Abuja, Nigeria and work closely with the Lead Economist for the Nigeria Country Department in executing the assigned tasks.
Qualifications, experience and competencies :
Education : The candidate should possess a minimum of a Masters’ degree (PhD desirable) in economics, development macroeconomics or related field.
Experience : Demonstrated work experience of not less than 6 years gained in a reputable research or policy oriented institution with special focus on the analysis of key macroeconomic and social trends. Prior experience in preparing high quality economic intelligence briefs and country strategic papers is indispensable. The candidate should therefore have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and possess strong networking skills essential for the demanding work in the Nigeria Country Department. Knowledge of the Nigerian socio-economic and political landscape is utmost critical.
Other attributes :
The candidate should have the ability to work under pressure and capacity to deliver high quality output in a timely manner. He/She should be prepared to work in a culturally diverse environment.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultant :
Under the direct supervision of the Director, ECCE and Senior Director, RDNG and close liaison with the Lead Economist, ECCE/RDNG, the consultant will perform duties and responsibilities aligned to the work of the ECCE and RDNG in achieving the Bank’s broader objectives as outlined in the High 5 priority areas. However, to the extent possible, the consultant shall exercise some degree of independent judgement in executing tasks but ensure no departure from established Bank’s rules and procedures governing the work of consultants. Specific duties and responsibilities of the consultant shall be, inter alia :
- Participate in the preparation of the operations and strategic documents (Concept Notes, Completion Reports, Country Strategy Paper, etc.) ;
- Provide economic content and analytical input to project/programmes concept notes and appraisal reports ;
- Prepare analytical and other economic intelligence briefs on key macroeconomic trends, development finance, private sector development, social inclusion and human capital development, regional integration, among others ;
- Organise and participate in Country Dialogue missions and stakeholder and partnership meetings ;
- Initiate, conceptualise and undertake policy relevant economic research and present the findings to stakeholders ;
- Undertake other tasks as may be regularly assigned by Management of ECCE and RDNG.
Specific deliverables :
- Prepare a monthly economic and financial brief on key macroeconomic and financial developments and a special theme on emerging issues in Nigeria ;
- Prepare the quarterly economic bulletin for Nigeria highlighting key developments in the Nigerian economy and a carefully selected special theme ;
- Lead the organisation of monthly Brown Bag Knowledge Seminars and review submitted topics for presentation ;
- Prepare briefs and speeches for Senior Management on demand ;
- Provide economic content and analytical input to projects documents in consultation with relevant sector experts in RDNG ;
- Produce a policy-relevant research paper on either of the following two topics: “Lifelong learning, informality, and youth employment in Nigeria”; “Food price inflation, fragility and health outcomes in Nigeria” or “Analysis of the middle-income trap in Nigeria”.
Duration and remuneration :
The consultant will be hired on a full-time basis for six (6) months with effect from 6th January 2020. The successful candidate shall be paid a monthly lump sum fee commensurate with the level of qualification and experience in line with the Bank’s guidelines for the remuneration of individual consultants. Payment of fees will be made following satisfactory performance review on assigned deliverables.
Method of Application and Required Documentation :
Prospective applicants should submit their technical and financial proposals (as a separate package/file) enclosing their latest curriculum vitae, clearly specifying their qualification and suitability for the assignment. Applications should be submitted to the following email address : t.baidoo@afdb.org with the subject line for the application: Individual Consultant: Macroeconomist (Nigeria). In addition, applicants should also complete the model resume below.
MODEL CURRICULUM VITAE – AFDB BAD PDF