West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) recruitment for a Senior Economist

The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) is a creation of the Authority of Heads of State of the West African Monetary Zone (WAMZ) Comprising of The Gambia! Ghana! Guinea! Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone. It is charged with the responsibility of managing the stages of implementation of the WAMZ up to the commencement of the West African Central Bank on or before 1 January, 2015.
It is located in Accra, Ghana. The Institute invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for appointment

 Job Title: Senior economistJob DUTIES
• Perform the role of country Desk Officer for Nigeria by maintaining high frequency data on the country track socio-political developments! and any other issue relevant to the WAMZ convergence programme 
•             Undertake empirical research on economic and financial market in the zone
•             Review and monitor the implementation of financial sector development in the zone 
•             Initiate programmes aimed at fostering financial market in the zone
•             Liaise with the monetary and fiscal authorities in Nigeria to ensure that the WAMZ convergence criteria are taken into consideration in policy formulation and implementation
•             Design strategies and follow ups on the integration of capital markets in the zone
•             Monitor macroeconomic developments and progress towards convergence on monthly basis and prepare quarterly reports on Nigeria

QUALIFICATION
a.            A minimum of First degree in Economics.
b.            Master degree in Economics and/or relevant Social Sciences
c.       At least eight years working experience in relevant institutions.
d.            Demonstrate strong ability to work with minimum supervision.
e.            Fluent in one of WAMI's two languages (English and French); working knowledge of the other will be an advantage
TERMS OF CONTRACT
Probationary period of six months, followed by a fixed term upon satisfactory performance.

 How to apply
Application with detailed curriculum vitae, should be sent to:

Director, finance and administration,
West Africa monetary institute,
Gulf house,
Tetteh quarshie interchange,
PMB CT 75, Accra, Ghana.

Vacancy Deadline: 5.00 p.m. on 6t:l1 December, 2011.
More information about the Institute may be found at www.wami-imao.org