Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa JANUARY 2015 VACANCIES 1) Information Technology Officer 2) Human Resources Officer 3) Programme Officer Macroeconomic Management Programme The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned Institute with 13 member countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Established in 1997 under an expanded mandate, MEFMI was founded with the view to building sustainable capacity in identified key areas in ministries of finance, planning commissions and central banks, or equivalent institutions. MEFMI strives to improve sustainable human and institutional capacity in the critical areas of macroeconomic and financial management; foster best practices in related institutions; and bring emerging risks and opportunities to the fore among executive level officials. MEFMI seeks to achieve, within its member states, prudent macroeconomic management, competent and efficient management of public finances, sound, efficient and stable financial sectors and stable economies with strong and sustained growth. The long term objective is to contribute to the poverty reduction process among people in MEFMI s operational zone of Eastern and Southern Africa. The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe. Applications are invited from suitably qualified nationals of member states to fill the following positions: REF: 012015ITO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER The incumbent will report to the Director Finance and Administration. He/she will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing and maintaining secure and effective information and communication technology (ICT) systems for the Institute. 1) Contributes to the development of and implements the MEFMI information communication technology (ICT) strategy. 2) Prepares and implements the ICT budget. 3) Procures and installs computer hardware and software. 4) Manages the electronic communication infrastructure (equipment and network services) 5) Maintains the Institute s management information system which includes the accounting system, HR system, Payroll, Employee Self- Service and capacity building activity database. 6) Supports the computer based debt management systems by configuring and installing the applications. 7) Implements and maintains the disaster recovery plan, back up procedures and information security and control structures. 8) Provides user support, training, advice and updates. 9) Is responsible for ICT Administration (maintenance, repairs and service contracts). 10) Supervises support staff. Page 1 of 5
Academic Qualifications, Experience and Competencies a) A degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT)/ Computer Science or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in ICT or related field will be an added advantage. b) Experience and/or Training in Data Communications c) Experience and/or Training in TCP/IP Standard d) 5 years hands on experience in supporting LAN/WAN environment e) 5 years of progressive ICT experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems at middle management level. f) Hands on experience in maintaining management information systems g) Excellent planning and organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines. h) Excellent written and verbal skills. i) Strong interpersonal skills. j) Cooperation and Team Spirit. k) Experience in conducting formal and informal training for other staff will be an added advantage. l) Experience in implementing ICT Disaster recovery plan will be an added advantage. m) Leadership skills and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels. REF: 022015HRO HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER The incumbent will report to the Director of Finance and Administration. He/she will be responsible for developing and implementing Human Resources (HR) policies, procedures and systems. He/she will also provide HR services to all staff and undertake administrative functions. 1) Contributes to the development of and implements MEFMI strategy on human resources management and development. 2) Prepares and implements the HR and administration budget. 3) Develops and implements human resources policies and procedures. 4) Assists line managers and staff to understand and comply with human resources policies and procedures. 5) Facilitates the recruitment and selection of competent staff and prepares the relevant documentation. 6) Administers, coordinates and maintains the performance management system. 7) Develops the staff learning and development plan and coordinates and implements staff learning and development programmes to ensure compliance with identified or emerging needs. 8) Manages the Human Resources Management Information System. 9) Develops, recommends, implements and maintains reward systems that enable the attraction and retention of the best talent. 10) Facilitates the Institute s participation in remuneration surveys with comparators to ensure competitive compensation. 11) Administers and maintains the Institutes job evaluation system to enable proper evaluation and grading of existing and new jobs. 12) Advises Supervisors and employees on grievance and disciplinary issues and ensures that they are resolved in line with the Institute s policies and procedures and employment legislation. Page 2 of 5
13) Promotes and implements health and safety programmes at the work place. 14) Manages the Institute s regional capacity building programme for Heads of Human Resources. 15) Contributes to MEFMI publications (e.g. quarterly progress and annual report) and prepares HR reports that meet management information needs. 16) Facilitates the provision of administrative services (procurement of goods and services, office maintenance and repairs) 17) Supervises support staff. Academic Qualifications, Experience and Competencies a) A degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in Human Resources Management or related field will be an added advantage. b) Membership of a Professional Human Resources or Personnel Institute. c) 5 years of progressive work experience in Human Resources at middle management level. d) Considerable knowledge of principles and practices in all aspects of human resources management. e) Experience in the use of computerised management information systems will be an added advantage. f) Experience in the use of Microsoft office. g) Strong interpersonal skills and human relations handling skills at all levels. h) Influencing and negotiating skills i) Excellent written and verbal skills. j) Excellent planning and organisation skills and ability to meet deadlines. k) Experience in conducting formal and informal training for other staff will be an added advantage. l) Ability to work in a multicultural professional environment. m) Leadership skills and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels. REF: 032015PO - PROGRAMME OFFICER: MACROECONOMIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Reporting to the Director, Macroeconomic Management Programme, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out capacity building activities in Macroeconomic Management with special focus on collection, analysis, reporting and policy actions of Foreign Private Capital, Balance of Payments and International Investment Promotion data in line with global codes and standards in MEFMI member states, Regional Integration and Trade Issues, and Natural Resources Management. 1) Contributes to the MEFMI Strategy in respect of issues pertaining to Foreign Private Capital Monitoring and Analysis, Balance of Payments and International Investment Promotion, Regional Integration and Trade Issues, and Natural Resources Management, including the Programme s Annual Work Programme and budget. 2) Assesses and updates member states capacity building needs in the areas of Foreign Private Capital Monitoring and Analysis, Balance of Payments and International Investment Position, Regional Integration and Trade Issues, and Natural Resources Management. 3) Rolls over the MEFMI private capital monitoring system (PCMS) to MEFMI member states and maintains and updates the PCMS. 4) Plans and implements regional and in-country capacity building activities in private capital flows, monitoring and analysis, including the designing of training materials. 5) Plans and implements regional and in-country capacity building activities in Balance of Payments and International Investment Promotion, including the designing of training materials. Page 3 of 5
6) Plans and implements regional and in-country capacity building activities in Regional Integration and Trade. 7) Plans and implements regional and in-country capacity building activities in Natural Resources Management. 8) Participates in joint country missions with partner institutions. 9) Contributes to MEFMI s publications. 10) Prepares in - house reports (e.g. Quarterly progress, annual and monitoring and evaluation reports). 11) Networks with peers, member states officials, other regional organisations and cooperating partners in PCMS, Regional Integration and Trade Issues, and Natural Resources Management. 12) Participates in the selection, assessment and accreditation of Fellows and development of regional trainers. 13) Monitors timely inputs into MEFMI database of programme activities. Academic Qualifications, Experience and Competencies a) At least a Masters degree in Economics/Finance/Statistics or related discipline. b) 5 Years relevant work experience in the Ministry of Finance or Economic Planning and Development (Economy) or related government institutions, Central Bank or in a Regional or International organisation. c) Proven hands-on experience in Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Statistics. d) Exposure to macroeconomic analysis, policy design and investment analysis. e) Exposure to international trade and regional integration issues and policy. f) Exposure to Natural Resources Management issues. g) Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills. h) Investment/monetary surveys experience would be an added advantage. i) A MEFMI Fellowship in Private Capital Monitoring and Analysis or Balance of Payments and External Sector will be an added advantage. j) Computer literacy and knowledge of application of main software packages used in economic analysis. k) Documented evidence of publications and research experience. l) Ability to work long hours and under pressure including frequent assignments to member states. m) Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. n) Ability to work in a multicultural professional environment. o) Excellent written and verbal skills. p) Leadership skills and ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels. q) Cooperation and Team Spirit. r) Strong interpersonal skills Benefits The successful candidates for the above positions will be appointed on fixed term contracts at an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax free salary paid in US dollars. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants for the above vacant positions should submit written applications, clearly stating the position applied for, accompanied by a detailed CV with names and addresses (including telephone, fax and e-mail) of three referees to be received by 19 September, 2014. MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Page 4 of 5
Applications should be sent to: The Executive Director MEFMI 9 Earls Road Alexandra Park P.O. Box A1419 Avondale Harare ZIMBABWE Email: vacancies@mefmi.org stating the position applied for and the reference e.g.; REF: 022015HRO HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Page 5 of 5