Job Description
Coordinate the Fiscal sector implementation:
Correct actual Fiscal data and prepare Quarterly, Semester and Annual Statements of Government Operations (through Budget Execution Reports).
Coordinate the preparation of the Macroeconomic projections process.
Conduct regular update of the Macroeconomic Framework.
Safeguard data consistency.
Ensure regular publication of Macroeconomic data on the Ministry’s website.
Carry out assessment of current economic conditions and prescribe appropriate strategies to overcome policy issues and risks.
Coordinate economic requirements of regional organization.
Participate in research activities within the Macroeconomic Policy Division;
Develop proposals for research projects which will increase the knowledge, understanding and discovery of new explanations, insights, concepts and policy agendas;
Conduct or participate in economic studies and disseminate results through appropriate media to successfully reach key audience(s) and stakeholders;
Lead and develop external networks and collaborative groups with research bodies/professionals to contribute to the development of research strategies within the Ministry.
Ensure effective collaboration with other departments in the Ministry;
Promote and maintain relations with institutions dealing with economic research and development policies;
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Serve as Acting Senior Economist when required.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Master’s in Economics
1 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Resource management skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Creative, proactive, customer focused, solutions led and outcome driven Skills
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Analytical skills;
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Knowledge on Research and data analysis, reporting, budgeting;
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Knowledge in macro-modelling
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Knowledge in econometrics and econometric software
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Knowledge in Macroeconomics, public finance, monetary economics, international economics, political economy
