The\u00a0Central Bank of Nigeria\u00a0(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 (Managers \u2013 Senior Managers) in the Financial Policy and Regulation, Monetary Policy, Research, Statisticsand Development Finance Departments of the Bank.<\/p>\n
The ideal candidates must be Nigerian nationals with strong leadership qualities, analytical, writing and presentation skills, and established track records in academia, banking, or consulting in relevant industry.<\/p>\n
They must also have a strong working knowledge of modern research techniques.<\/p>\n
SENIOR ECONOMISTS AND PRINCIPAL ECONOMISTS: MONETARY POLICY, RESEARCH, STATISTICS AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENTS<\/p>\n
JOB ROLE<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0 Manager \u2013 Senior Manager<\/p>\n JOB PROFILE<\/strong>: JOB RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong>
\nThis position requires top-rank economists with cutting edge competencies in Monetary Economics, Open-economy Macroeconomics, Financial Economics\/Financial Econometrics, Econometrics\/Economic modeling including DSGE modeling, 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.Reports to the Assistant Director.<\/p>\n
\nConduct in-depth studies on monetary and financial sector policies, including macroeconomic impact analysis.
\nConceptualize and implement the Bank\u2019s monetary and financial policies.
\nParticipate in production processes of the secretariat of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
\nParticipate in the preparation of the MPC Economic Report.
\nParticipate in Review Teams that will promptly identify weakness\/problems in current practices and propose appropriate corrective policies.
\nDisplay expertise in Forecasting and Scenario Analysis.
\nAchieve effective coordination between Monetary and Fiscal Policy.
\nMonitor the Implementation of Monetary Policy actions.
\nProduce research papers to be published in peer-reviewed journals.
\nPresent research findings in CBN as well as external seminars.
\nAttend to ad-hoc assignments from the Director, MPD\/Research\/statistics, on monetary policy and related issues.
\nInterface with Multilateral and Bilateral Organizations, such as the IMF, World Bank, WAMI, ECOWAS etc.
\nQUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE<\/strong>:
\nA Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics, Statistics or Finance and a proven ability to perform the tasks required by the position.
\n6 years cognate experience in economic and policy research, of which 3 years should be at middle management level (for the Senior Economist Positions).
\n9 years cognate experience in economic and policy research, of which 5 years should be at middle\/senior management level (for the Principal Economist Positions).
\nRecords 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 (for Principal Economists) and 6 papers out of which at least 3 must have been published in reputable journal (for Senior Economists).
\nMembership of the Nigerian Economic Society and\/or other similar professional bodies.
\nCompetence Requirements
\nCore Skills
\nConducts analytical & policy research
\nConducts financial programming
\nDemonstrates expertise in policy issues in the real sector
\nConducts macroeconomic consistency checks
\nDemonstrates expertise in Statistics and Database applications
\nDemonstrates expertise in Econometrics
\nDemonstrates expertise in spreadsheet applications<\/p>\n