The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) is a sub-regional capacity building Institution established in 1996 by the Central Banks of The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, WAIFEM has a mandate principally to strengthen capacity for macroeconomic and financial management in the countries of member Central Banks. The Institute seeks a suitably qualified candidate to fill the under-mentioned vacancy.
Position: Research Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible to the Director General, the Research Manager will assist in the production of the Institute’s occasional papers in the light of developments in the countries of WAIFEM member banks.
- Assist the Managing Editor of the Institute’s journal, the West African Financial and Economic Review (WAFER), on the management of the journal.
- Assist in building up the data base in the constituent countries of WAIFEM,
- Carry out such other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time-to-time by the Director General.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must be a citizen of the countries of WAIFEM member banks.
- Holds a minimum of Post-graduate degree in Economics and/or Finance at the Masters level; a doctorate degree would be an advantage.
- Have at least seven (7) years of professional working experience in senior management capacity
- Must be versed in research methodology and endowed with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be computer literate and familiar with softwares used by economists, etc.
- Must be able to work in a team-based multi-cultural environment.
Remuneration: Attractive and Competitive.
Applications with detailed CVs, including the names of three referees should be submitted not later than two weeks from the date of this publication to:
Method of Application
Applications with detailed CVs, including the names of three referees should be submitted on or before 20th April, 2010 to:
The Director General West African Institute for Financial and
Economic Management (WAIFEM)
Central Bank of Nigeria Learning Centre
P. M. B. 2001, Satellite Town, Lagos, Nigeria.
E-mail: hr@waifem-cbp.org
Website; www.waifem-cbp.org
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