African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE) recruitment, February 2012

African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE) recruitment, February 2012
African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE) is one of Africa’s leading independent economic research institutions and policy think tanks. Incorporated in 2000, the Institute seeks to promote evidence-based policy making in Africa through applied economic research, policy facilitation, capacity building and networking.
We require a suitable individual to take up the position of Executive Director for a term of six years beginning from end of May 2012. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, its Legal Representative and Chief Spokesperson.


JOB TITLE: Executive Director
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides leadership in directing the research programme of the Institute.
Provides leadership in organizing national and international research – policy networks.
Oversees planning and implementation of fund-raising.
Responsible for overall administration and financial management.
Develops and manages research and research-based programmes.
Develops and implements plans and programmes for the communication and dissemination of research to policymakers and stakeholders.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The candidate should have a minimum of a Masters Degree in Economics or related disciplines and minimum of 10 years of relevant leadership and research management experience. Experience and exposure in policy making, international institutions/networks or policy think tanks will be an advantage.

CAPACITIES AND QUALITIES: The candidate for Executive Director (who should not be above 65 years of age) should have:
Capacity to motivate, administer and manage research and administrative staff by creating a conducive working environment.
Outstanding capability for institutional fund-raising for research, training, research-based policy networks.
Excellent leadership abilities, research team and people management skills.
Ability to conceptualise, develop and manage national and international research.
High intellectual capacity and analytical skills.
Track record of research publications.
Excellent report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
Capacity to create and sustain partnerships, collaborations and work well with stakeholders.


Terms and Conditions of Service are competitive and negotiable.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit applications to [email protected] as follows: A letter of application stating the motivation for applying and the major strengths the candidate hopes to bring to the Institute; A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating also the names and contact addresses/phone numbers of three possible referees.

Deadline for receipt of applications is three weeks from the date of this announcement