REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

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1 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Head Quarters Building, Avenue Joseph Anoma, 01 BP 1387 Abidjan 01, Côte d Ivoire Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research Department v.aka@afdb.org Telephone: Expressions of Interest being requested for a Consultant Position Brief description of the Assignment: Research Expert /Economic Analyst to undertake research on macroeconomic policy and labour markets; migration, remittances and development; social networks, household shocks and, inclusive finance, among others Department issuing the request: Macroeconomic Policy, Debt Sustainability and Forecasting Division (ECMR.1) Place of assignment: Abidjan, Cote d Ivoire Duration of the assignment: three (03) Months Tentative Date of commencement: 20 th July Deadline for applications: Expression of interest must be submitted no later than 30 th June 2017 at 5:00pm Abidjan time (GMT) mentioning: Research Expert/Economic Analyst-ECMR1 Applications to be submitted to: Ms. VERONIQUE AFFOUE AKA African Development Bank Head Quarters Building Avenue Joseph Anoma 01 BP 1387 Abidjan Plateau Cote d Ivoire Tel: V.AKA@AFDB.ORG C.c: Salami Adeleke: A.SALAMI@AFDB.ORG Any questions/ clarifications could be sent to: a.salami@afdb.org Terms of Reference for Research Expert/Economic Analyst. I. Background The African Development Bank is a regional multilateral development finance institution established in 1963 with a mandate to further the economic development and social progress of African countries, individually and collectively. It has 54 member states from Africa and 24 nonregional members from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It cooperates with a large network of international development partners and think tanks, and has a very good standing with the capital markets. In order to create a client-focused, knowledge based institution, and recognizing the critical link between operational knowledge, research, data, and capacity building, the Bank Group established the Office of the Chief Economist (ECVP) consisting of five Departments. The departments are the Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research (ECMR), Statistics (ECST), Governance and Public Financial Management (ECGF), African Natural Resource Center

2 (ECNR) and African Development Institute (ECAD). The ECVP Complex has responsibilities for scaling up knowledge management and providing overall guidance to, and coordination of the Bank s research work as well as initiating a process towards making the AfDB a knowledge institution. To fulfill its mandate, ECMR therefore undertakes evidence based and policy relevant development research, collects and collates Bank and country statistics, and conducts training and capacity building activities, which feed directly into the Bank s operations and government work in regional member countries (RMCs) or indirectly through inputs into Country Strategy Papers (CSPs), Economic Sector Work (ESW) and portfolio-related work. ECMR has also intensified linkages with Field Offices and the Bank s Regional Resource Centres as part of its outreach and dissemination of its knowledge products. To this end, ECMR is in charge of producing a number of knowledge products, including flagship reports, documents, research papers, economic briefs and presentations. To support the team of researchers, the Bank is seeking to recruit highly qualified Consultant to work as Research Expert/Economic Analyst with the research team. The Consultant will actively participate in the research work program as well as contribute to the preparation and production of the Bank's flagship publications, working papers and briefs. II. Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultant Under the overall guidance of the Director of the Macroeconomics Policy, Forecasting and Research Department, and supervision of the Manager (ECMR1), the Consultant s tasks are to: Contribute analytical content to Bank s standing publications Undertake thematic research in areas such as financial shocks and household income; macroeconomic policy, labour markets, remittances and financial inclusion Produce and disseminate research output and contribute to preparation of economic intelligence (statements, briefs, policy reviews) on economic development issues (macroeconomics, international trade, commodity prices and regional integration, natural resources management, sectoral issues, fragile states and finance). Contribute analytical content to Country Strategic Papers (CSP) and the Economic Sector Work (ESW) and participate in other activities related to improving the Banks operational effectiveness. Contribute to the Impact Evaluation work on land Governance and remittances. Review operation documents and participate in review meetings. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor. III. Requirements Education Advanced university degree (PhD desirable) in economics or finance Work Experience Relevant work experience of at least Five (05) years in economic analysis. A focus on emerging

3 and developing countries is required. Languages The working languages of the AfDB are French and English. For this task, fluency in English is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Other Skills Capacity to deliver output in a timely manner and ability to use relevant computer technology especially Stata and other econometrics applications. Ability to manipulate large datasets is indispensable. IV. Duration and remuneration The Consultant will be hired for a period of three (3) months (renewable for further three months subject to availability of budget) and paid a lump sum following the Bank s procurement guidelines and conditions to be negotiated with the recruiting unit. The consultancy will take place at the Bank s HQs in Abidjan, Côte d Ivoire and requires regular fulltime presence in the Bank s offices. The Consultant will be granted two (2) days of leave per month or 6 days cumulative for the duration of the assignment. The Bank will cover travel costs to join HQ, in line with the Bank s authorized rules for engagement of individual consultants. The Consultant will take up the assignment effective from the date of signature of the contract by both parties. a. Please attach an updated Curriculum vitae on the basis of the template below. b. Candidates who are shortlisted will be requested to send technical and financial proposals and comment the ToRs. MODEL CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) Title of the Assignment: Department: Surname: Birth Date: Address: Telephone: First Name: Nationality: Country: Are any of your family members (spouse/partner, Yes No father/mother, Brother/sister, Son/daughter, etc. employed If «Yes», the in the African Development Bank? following data must be provided Name Relationship Organisation Unit Place of Assignment Language Level English French Read Written Spoken

4 Other (specify) Key Qualifications: Please provide (i) a summary of your experience and training highlighting the most relevant for the proposed assignment, and (ii) the responsibilities which you exercised. Utilise one half-page maximum. Education (University Level and above only): Name of University - City - Country Period Diploma Obtained Main Topic / Major To Professional Training: Name of Training Institution- City - Country Type of Training Period Certificates or Diploma Obtained Employment Record: Begin with your most recent employment. For each job since your Master Degree achievement, please indicate: - Name of the Employer - Type of Activity/Business of the Employer - Title / Function - Place of Employment - Brief Description (three lines maximum) of main accomplishments and responsibilities Reference:

5 Please indicate the name and address of three persons with no family relationship with yourself, familiar with your character and titles. I hereby certify that the responses which I provided above are all, to the best of my knowledge, true, complete and accurate. I acknowledge that an inaccurate statement or essential omission in a personal declaration or another document required by the African Development Bank might result in the rejection of my application, termination of my Contract or any other administrative sanction by the Bank. The African Development Bank may verify any statements which I made in this application. Date: Signature :