Consultant to support the implementation of the programme of ECA/SRO WA

Overview

Consultant to support the implementation of the programme of ECA/SRO WA, aiming at strengthening economic diversification and resilience through value chains development, macroeconomic stability and intra-African trade.

Key Responsibilities

• - Prepare assessments of regional and national values chains and associated policy frameworks to advance economic diversification and industrialization in West Africa
• - Collect economic data and information to support analysis and policy formulation on West Africa emerging issues, including on debt management, domestic resource mobilisation and implementation of SDGs and ZLECAf
• - Perform other tasks as might be requested by the Director.
• - Assessments of two critical values chains and associated policy frameworks to advance economic diversification and industrialization in West Africa
• - Data and information collected and analysed to support two priority project in debt management and AfCFTA implementation in West Africa.

Required Experience

A minimum of 7 years of working experience in sustainable development, economic research and analysis, macroeconomic modelling and analysis, policy formulation, project management, and evaluation. Knowledge of the application of economic principles in macroeconomics, development programmes, or related areas is required. Experience in value chains analysis and economic diversification, support in country/ regional organization long-term strategic plans and policies, and proven experience in strategic report writing are required.

Qualifications

Master’s degree or above in economics, statistics, international development, or any other relevant subject.

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