Director - African Department (AFR)
About The Position
Under the overall guidance of management, the Director is responsible for providing strong intellectual leadership and strategic vision in planning, managing, and supervising the work of the African Department (AFR). The Director will also be responsible for further developing the Fund’s strategy in Africa and more broadly to contribute to corporate strategies of the institution. AFR’s primary functions are: to advise management and the Executive Board on matters concerning the economies and economic policies of 45 Sub-Saharan African member countries; to provide macroeconomic policy advice to these countries; and to implement Fund policies with respect to these countries, aimed at promoting and preserving macroeconomic stability, and improving the conditions for sustained economic growth; to provide financial assistance where needed to cover balance of payments needs and facilitate external adjustment; and to ensure appropriate prioritization of capacity development activities, i.e., technical assistance and training to support institutional developments.
Requirements
- An advanced degree in economics and possess a strong background in macroeconomic and structural policy issues, as well as extensive experience in country program work, especially with Fund-supported programs and Fund surveillance activities
- A least 15–20 years of extensive and strong operational and policy background in macroeconomic management
- Strong links to and deep knowledge of the issues confronting Africa and being a credible and respected individual who would have the ability and gravitas to effectively engage with a wide range of leaders and policymakers in the varied economic landscape of the continent
- Strong familiarity with the work of the Fund, or similar institutions on policy work experience and international economic environment is required
- Proven ability to provide intellectual and strategic leadership for the Fund’s work in Africa
- Strong Knowledge of the range of macro-economic linkages affecting the region
- Demonstrated track record in strategic thinking, planning, organizing and delegating work and staff management
- Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills, and excellent communications skills
- Outstanding leadership skills gained by having successfully managed multi-functions and large group of staff, including the ability to manage and effectively resolve a variety of organizational and HR issues that arise in managing a large department in the Fund.
- A strong capacity to promote change and foster close and effective cooperation with the Executive Board, management, departments, and staff is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Commitment and, preferably, track record to work collaboratively with other organizations active in Africa
- The ability to function in both English and French would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Providing strong intellectual leadership and strategic vision in planning, managing, and supervising the work of the African Department (AFR)
- Further developing the Fund’s strategy in Africa and more broadly to contribute to corporate strategies of the institution
- Advise management and the Executive Board on matters concerning the economies and economic policies of 45 Sub-Saharan African member countries
- Provide macroeconomic policy advice to these countries
- Implement Fund policies with respect to these countries, aimed at promoting and preserving macroeconomic stability, and improving the conditions for sustained economic growth
- Provide financial assistance where needed to cover balance of payments needs and facilitate external adjustment
- Ensure appropriate prioritization of capacity development activities, i.e., technical assistance and training to support institutional developments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
