Job Summary
Program Director
MEFMI
Position Description
SOVEREIGN ASSET MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER
- 14 nations currently make up the Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI), including Angola and Botswana. Eswatini, Burundi, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are among the nations in the region. MEFMI was formed in 1997 with the goal of establishing long-lasting capability in certain important areas within ministries of finance, planning commissions, central banks, or comparable entities. MEFMI aims to encourage best practices in linked institutions, raise awareness of new risks and opportunities among executive level officials, and enhance sustainable human and institutional capacity in the crucial areas of macroeconomic and financial management.
- MEFMI aims to establish sound, effective, and stable financial sectors, stable economies with robust and sustained growth, competent and effective management of public finances, and prudent macroeconomic management within its member countries. Harare, Zimbabwe serves as the home of the MEFMI Secretariat.
- For the role of Program Manager - Sovereign Asset Management, qualified citizens of MEFMI member nations are welcome to apply.
Career Summary
- The Program Manager for Sovereign Asset Management, who reports to the Director of the Financial Sector Management Program, is in charge of planning, implementing, and coordinating capacity building initiatives in support of sovereign asset management. For MEFMI member nations, this will explicitly encompass the management of official foreign exchange reserves, deposit protection funds, investor protection funds, public sector (Government) pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds.
Key Performance Areas
- Identify ueeds/skills gaps in sovereign asset management to design workshops that address these needs;
- Plan and coordinate country specific technical assistance missions;
- Prepare and conduct MEFMI workshops/seminars including those delivered on MEFMI E- learning management system;
- Coordinate and conduct joint workshops or technical assistance missions with technical cooperating partners;
- Prepare an annual work programme on sovereign asset management for inclusion in the MEFMI prospectus;
- Assist in the selection of candidate Fellows, develop a customized training plan (CTP) for Fellows, and ensure effective utilisation of the graduated and accredited fellows in capacity building activities in sovereign asset management.
Competencies and Experience
- a finance master's degree, at the very least. monetary, economic, or similar fields
- a minimum of 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing either national reserves or assets;
- a clear comprehension of how the macroeconomic climate affects retirees; and
- Having prior professional experience in a diverse workplace will be advantageous.
The following benefits will be included as well:
- being a member of the MEFMI Technical Working Group or being a MEFMI Fellow;
- specialized degrees in investment management, such as the CFA;
- experience in capacity building and/or prior research;
- Knowledge of the technology platforms utilized in resource management, as well as computer literacy.
Competencies
- strong analytical, quantitative, and qualitative abilities;
- the capacity to labor under pressure and long hours, including travel;
- superior verbal and written (report writing) communication skills;
- leadership qualities and the capacity to function both strategically and operationally;
- a sense of unity and effective interpersonal skills;
- Portuguese language proficiency will be helpful.
- desirable qualities and abilities
Benefits
- The chosen candidate will be given a three (3) year fixed-term contract that is renewable based on performance. A competitive tax-free salary paid in US dollars as part of an alluring compensation package that is advantageous compared to other similar organizations is on the table.
Language and Place
- The Institute's official language is English, and the post is based at the Secretariat in Harare, Zimbabwe. Portuguese language proficiency would be advantageous.
Application Method
- The deadline for applications is September 16, 2022.
- Male and female applicants are invited to submit applications as MEFMI is an equal opportunity company.
- Please email recruitment@mefmi.org with your application materials.
- Applicants are asked to provide only their most recent resume and cover letter at this time (no certificates).
- Hard copies won't be accepted. Please specify the position for which you are applying.
Only those who have made the short list will be contacted.
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