Request for Expression of Interest (EOI)
African Development Bank
01 B.P. 1387 Abidjan 01 – Côte d’Ivoire
HQ Building, Office No.: 1 N11
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) and Nigeria Country
Department
Place of assignment: Nigeria
Period of assignment: 10 September 2018 to 9 March 2019
Expected start date of the assignment: 10 September 2018
Last date for expressing interest: 20 August 2018
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) and Nigeria Country Department (RDNG) seek to recruit a qualified local macroeconomist to assist the 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, Abuja, Nigeria and work closely with the Lead Economist for the Nigeria Country Department in executing the assigned tasks.
2 Qualifications, experience and competencies
2.1 Education
The candidate should possess a minimum of a Masters’ degree (PhD desirable) in economics, development macroeconomics or related field.
2.2 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.
2.3 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.
3 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 Report, Country Strategy Paper, etc.)
- Provide economic content and analytical input to project/programmes concept notes and 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 the Senior Director and/or Lead Economist
- Specific deliverables
- Prepare the Concept Note for the Nigeria Country Strategy Paper (CSP) 2013-2019 Completion Report due by end-October 2018 and the new CSP 2020-2024 due by February 2019
- Contribute input to the CSP 2013-2019 Completion Report and the new CSP 2020-2024
- Prepare the section on macroeconomic and social trends for the Quarterly Economic Bulletin, scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2018
- Lead the organisation of monthly Brown Bag Knowledge Seminars and review submitted papers for presentation, starting in August 2018
- Contribute input to the Bank Group Annual Report for the Nigeria Country Department
- Prepare briefs and speeches for Senior Management on demand
- Provide economic content and analytical input to projects documents as required
- Produce a policy-relevant research paper on either of the following topics: “Autonomy, fiscal federalism and domestic resource mobilisation in Nigeria” or “Lifelong learning, informality, and youth employment or Developing the Secondary Bond Market in Nigeria”
- Duration and remuneration
The consultant will be hired on a full-time basis for six (6) months with effect from 10th September 2018. 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.
6 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
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Key Qualifications:
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