Preamble

The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit a Macroeconomic Advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference

The Advisor’s main responsibilities will be to provide advice, support and build local capacity in the formulation and implementation of macroeconomic policies, research and the development and maintenance of macro modelling in the ministry.

Specifically, the Advisor shall:

1. Provide expert advice as required by the Ministry on macroeconomic issues and their implications on national development and planning policies.

2. Liaise with the Macro Working group institutions including Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya National Bureau Statistics, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, Ministry of Finance and Kenya Revenue Authority and other local stakeholders to provide regular briefs on economic issues, prospects and risks.

3. Work closely with relevant government institutions and development partners to produce regular policy briefs and reports, policy background papers and other topical issues.

4. Provide technical expertise in the overall development and application of macroeconomic models in the ministry including the T21.

5. Provide expert oversight to the production of quarterly, annual and medium term projections and reports for use in policy formulation and national planning process.

6. Provide technical leadership to Ministry’s research on key macroeconomic issues and their sectoral linkages.

7. Provide expert and leadership in the analysis of regional and international/global economic and social issues on their impact on the Kenyan Economy.

8. Assist in identification of policies aimed at integration of climate change, adaptation and mitigation of its effects on national development planning.

9. Build capacity of Macro planning Directorate staff on macroeconomic analysis, economic forecasting and modelling.

10. Advice the Minister on a regular basis.

Deliverables

Capacity of Macro Planning Directorate staff built in the areas of macroeconomic analysis, modelling and forecasting.A revised macroeconomic framework by the first year of the contract.Quarterly, annual and medium term projections and reports on key macroeconomic issues.Regular policy briefs, issue papers, policy background papers and reports produced.Research papers on key macroeconomic issues.Support the development and implementation of T 21 Model for Long Term Planning in Key sectors.The advisor shall report to the Permanent Secretary through the Economic Planning Secretary in the Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030.The advisor shall on a day to day basis work with the Macro Planning Directorate.The Advisor shall prepare a concept paper, including work plan within four (4) weeks of commencement of assignment.The advisor will prepare monthly progress reports as well as quarterly reports outlining progress, constraints and recommendations.The advisor shall provide an end of assignment report outlining achievements shortcomings, and proposals for the way forward.PHD in Economics, from a recognized university with a strong bias in the area of macroeconomics.Minimum of 15 years professional experience, specializing in macroeconomic analysis, research, modelling and forecasting as evidenced by publications in referred journal.Experience in working with government and development partnersA thorough understanding of government statistics, national accounts, balance of payments and monetary statistics.Vast knowledge of data compilation.Have a clear understanding of the system of national Accounts (SNA) and its linkages to input – output tables and Social Accounting Matrix (SAM).Knowledgeable in econometrics packages e.g. E-views, STATA e.t.c.Ability to conceptualize problems and to identify and implement solutions expeditiously.Ability to proactively seek and recommend sound policy initiatives.Demonstrated ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others.Good communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills.Terms and Conditions

The successful applicant for this job will serve on a three year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.

Salary

The salary will be in accordance with UNDP scales.

Applicants to submit the following documents

Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.Current Curriculum Vitae.Names of three referees and their contacts.Day time telephone number.All applications should reach the undersigned on or before 22nd December, 2011

To be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Or hand delivered to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room 303

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Title of Consultancy:Macroeconomic Expert
Type of Contract:Individual Contract ( IC)
Duration of the assignment:9 months (with about 5 missions totaling 100 working days)
Duty station:Nairobi/ Somalia
Expected places of travel:Somalia
Supervisor:Project Manager SIDP
Anticipated presence at UNDP premises:part time
Date of Issue:1st March 2011
Closing Date:14th March 2011

II. Organizational Context

In the last four years UNDP has been providing support to the Somali Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Somaliland and Puntland Federal administrations to enable them to perform their functions effectively. Under the Somali Institutional Development project (SIDP) this support has focused on four areas, namely: (a) policy and legislative development (b) human resource management and development (c) public administration and financial management, and (d) rehabilitation of infrastructure and provision of essential facilities and equipment. Substantial progress has been made in these areas but a great deal more effort is required to bring the machinery of government to operate at a level which can enable the country to meet the aspirations of the Somali people, particularly in the key areas of public administration, public financial management and service delivery.

Sound PFM supports aggregate control, prioritization, accountability and efficiency in the management of public resources and delivery of services, which are critical to the achievement of public policy objectives, including achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Sound public financial management is also fundamental to the appropriate use and effectiveness of donor resources since aid is increasingly provided through modalities that rely on well-functioning systems for budget development, execution and control.

Through its Somali Institutional Development Project (SIDP) UNDP is working to strengthen the macroeconomic management in all of the three administrative governments of Somalia in order to promote economic growth. The purpose of this TOR is to hire a competent and experienced macroeconomic expert to provide technical assistance in macroeconomic management.

Reporting administratively to the SIDP Project Manager, and working under the technical supervision of the technical specialist for PFM, the macroeconomic expert will provide technical support in updating the macro-statistical database, conducting training in macroeconomic management, development of macroeconomic framework and macroeconomic policies among other key deliverables.

The full scope of work and required profile of the ideal candidate are detailed hereunder.

III. Scope of work

The macroeconomic expert will be responsible for the following tasks:
•training local counterpart staff in the three zones (Somaliland, Puntland and South Central) in developing macroeconomic and fiscal databases including indicators of real GDP growth, balance of payments and monetary stock;
•training local counterpart staff in the development of medium term macroeconomic frameworks for each of the three zones of Somalia (South Central, Somaliland and Puntland) to assess the macroeconomic and fiscal impacts of alternative macroeconomic policies;
•training local counterpart staff in using the macroeconomic frameworks to estimate fiscal resource envelopes including the available fiscal space for allocation to government priority policies in each zone;
•Providing support and training to counterpart staff in developing and analyzing the macroeconomic/fiscal implications of public investment plans (PIPs);
•Providing technical support to strengthen counterpart capacity in formulating macroeconomic policies and national development strategies;
•Providing regular technical briefings on government macroeconomic policies and the macroeconomic implications of government strategic plans to the Somali authorities, other stakeholders including DFID, World Bank and UNDP; and
•Any other duties assigned by the project manager.

IV. Monitoring and Progress controls

The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the SIDP Project Manager

V. Final product/deliverables

•Mission reports to be submitted to the Project Manager on progress made in the areas of responsibility mentioned above;
•Medium term macroeconomic frameworks developed for each zone with accompanying user manuals;
•Medium term macroeconomic projections including real GDP growth projections prepared for each zone;.
•Counterpart staff trained to maintain, implement and update macroeconomic frameworks for each zone;
•Counterpart staff trained to compile relevant macroeconomic data for each zone; and
•Counterpart staff trained to carry out macroeconomic policy analyses as required within each zone.

VI: Review/approval time

Maximum of 21 days upon submission

VII: Qualifications

•Advanced degree in Economics, econometrics or mathematics;
• Extensive experience in international macroeconomic modeling, financial programming and macroeconomic forecasting.
•Demonstrable Experience in linking policy, planning and budgeting
•Demonstrable experience in developing and successfully implementing medium term macroeconomic frameworks for developing countries
•Experience in working in conflict/post-conflict environments;
•Experience in working with senior government officials, donors and civil society on public policy and public sector management
•Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural environment.
•Ability to prioritise among competing and complex tasks
•Ability to communicate effectively in English, in writing and orally.
•Willingness to travel and work in Somalia.
VIII: Other information

The consultant will be located in Nairobi with frequent travels to Somalia and a possibility of relocation to Somalia when security situation permits.

All travel related and DSA costs will be borne by UNDP Somalia country office and arranged under the UNDP standard procedures

Applicants are required to fill and sign a P11 Form and submit it together with Curriculum Vitae on the online application.

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.

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Government of Kenya

Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030

Terms of Reference Macroeconomic Advisor

Preamble
The Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030 with the Assistance of UNDP under it’s Support to Kenya Vision 2030 Project wishes to recruit a Macroeconomic Advisor to be located in the Ministry’s headquarters.

Terms of Reference
The Advisor’s main responsibilities will be to provide advice, support and build local capacity in the formulation and implementation of macroeconomic policies, research and the development and maintenance of macro modelling in the ministry.

Specifically, the Advisor shall:
* Provide expert advice as required by the Ministry on macroeconomic issues and their implications on national development and planning policies.
* Liaise with the Macro Working group institutions including Central Bank of Kenya, Kenya National Bureau Statistics, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis, Ministry of Finance and Kenya Revenue Authority and other local stakeholders to provide regular briefs on economic issues, prospects and risks.
* Work closely with relevant government institutions and development partners to produce regular policy briefs and reports, policy background papers and other topical issues.
* Provide technical expertise in the overall development and application of macroeconomic models in the ministry including the T21.
* Provide expert oversight to the production of quarterly, annual and medium term projections and reports for use in policy formulation and national planning process.
* Provide technical leadership to Ministry’s research on key macroeconomic issues and their sectoral linkages.
* Provide expert and leadership in the analysis of regional and international/global economic and social issues on their impact on the Kenyan Economy.
* Assist in identification of policies aimed at integration of climate change, adaptation and mitigation of its effects on national development planning.
* Build capacity of Macro planning Directorate staff on macroeconomic analysis, economic forecasting and modelling.
* Advice the Minister on a regular basis.

Deliverables
* Capacity of Macro Planning Directorate staff built in the areas of macroeconomic analysis, modelling and forecasting.
* A revised macroeconomic framework by the first year of the contract.
* Quarterly, annual and medium term projections and reports on key macroeconomic issues.
* Regular policy briefs, issue papers, policy background papers and reports produced.
* Research papers on key macroeconomic issues.
* Support the development and implementation of T 21 Model for Long Term Planning in Key sectors.

Reporting Obligations
* The advisor shall report to the Permanent Secretary through the Economic Planning Secretary in the Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030.
* The advisor shall on a day to day basis work with the Macro Planning Directorate.
* The Advisor shall prepare a concept paper, including work plan within four (4) weeks of commencement of assignment.
* The advisor will prepare monthly progress reports as well as quarterly reports outlining progress, constraints and recommendations.
* The advisor shall provide an end of assignment report outlining achievements shortcomings, and proposals for the way forward.

Qualification and Experience
* PHD in Economics, from a recognized university with a strong bias in the area of macroeconomics.
* Minimum of 15 years professional experience, specializing in macroeconomic analysis, research, modelling and forecasting as evidenced by publications in referred journal.
* Experience in working with government and development partners
* A thorough understanding of government statistics, national accounts, balance of payments and monetary statistics.
* Vast knowledge of data compilation.
* Have a clear understanding of the system of national Accounts (SNA) and its linkages to input – output tables and Social Accounting Matrix (SAM).
* Knowledgeable in econometrics packages e.g. E-views, STATA e.t.c.
* Ability to conceptualize problems and to identify and implement solutions expeditiously.
* Ability to proactively seek and recommend sound policy initiatives.
* Demonstrated ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others.
* Good communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills.

Terms and Conditions
* The successful applicant for this job will serve on a three year initial contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.
* An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the professional experience of the post will be offered to the suitable candidate.

Salary
The salary is negotiable.

Applicants to submit the following documents
* Application letter with copies of certificates, testimonials, and other supporting documents.
* Current Curriculum Vitae.
* Names of three referees and their contacts.
* Day time telephone number.

All applications should reach the undersigned before 18th February, 2011

To be addressed to:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of State for Planning, National Development and Vision 2030
P.O Box 30005 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

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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 the 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 senior position:

Director, Macroeconomic Management Programme

Job Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director and working in close consultation with senior officials of the
Ministries of Finance and Planning, Central Banks and other relevant departments in the member states and networking with key technical cooperating partners, the incumbent is responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of the macroeconomic management programme (MMP) and contributing to the enhancement of capacity building initiatives in the macroeconomic management area in the MEFMI member states.

Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide strategic direction to capacity building activities in the macroeconomic management programme.
* Provide advisory service to member states on capacity building for the macroeconomic management areas.
* Identify technical and financial resources for undertaking capacity building activities.
* Supervise the preparation and implementation of the MMP’s annual work programme and budget.
* Conduct needs assessment surveys.
* Plan, design and conduct regional, in country and country mission capacity building activities.
* Manage the selection and training of Fellows under the Fellow Development Programme.
* Control quality of resource persons and selection of participants.
* Network with technical cooperating partners, experts and relevant organizations on macroeconomic management issues.
* Undertake other managerial responsibilities which include corporate strategic planning, membership of the management team, risk analysis and control and recruitment, training, supervision and motivation of programme staff.

Job Qualifications, Experience and Technical Competencies
* At least a masters degree in Economics/Finance. A PhD in the relevant areas will be an added advantage.
* At least 7 years of proven work experience at a senior managerial/executive level position in a regional/international institution, Ministry of Finance, Central Bank or University.
* Strong analytical, technical, management and communication skills.
* Practical experience in managing capacity building and training programmes.
* Experience in dealing with international and regional organizations e.g. IMF, World Bank, UNDP.
* Proven teaching/training and research capabilities.

Benefits
The successful candidates will be appointed on fixed term contracts at an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax free salary paid in US dollars and which is competitive with other similar international organizations.

Application Procedure
Applicants 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 14th January, 2011

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director
MEFMI
21 Joshua Nkomo Rd
P.O. Box 66016
Kopje
Harare
Zimbabwe

Email: capacity@mefmi.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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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 the 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 senior position:

Director, Macroeconomic Management Programme

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director and working in close consultation with senior officials of the
Ministries of Finance and Planning, Central Banks and other relevant departments in the member states and networking with key technical cooperating partners, the incumbent is responsible for managing and supervising all aspects of the macroeconomic management programme (MMP) and contributing to the enhancement of capacity building initiatives in the macroeconomic management area in the MEFMI member states.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction to capacity building activities in the macroeconomic management programme.Provide advisory service to member states on capacity building for the macroeconomic management areas.Identify technical and financial resources for undertaking capacity building activities.Supervise the preparation and implementation of the MMP’s annual work programme and budget.Conduct needs assessment surveys.Plan, design and conduct regional, in country and country mission capacity building activities.Manage the selection and training of Fellows under the Fellow Development Programme.Control quality of resource persons and selection of participants.Network with technical cooperating partners, experts and relevant organizations on macroeconomic management issues.Undertake other managerial responsibilities which include corporate strategic planning, membership of the management team, risk analysis and control and recruitment, training, supervision and motivation of programme staff.Job Qualifications, Experience and Technical Competencies
At least a masters degree in Economics/Finance. A PhD in the relevant areas will be an added advantage.At least 7 years of proven work experience at a senior managerial/executive level position in a regional/international institution, Ministry of Finance, Central Bank or University.Strong analytical, technical, management and communication skills.Practical experience in managing capacity building and training programmes.Experience in dealing with international and regional organizations e.g. IMF, World Bank, UNDP.Proven teaching/training and research capabilities.Benefits

The successful candidates will be appointed on fixed term contracts at an attractive remuneration package which includes a tax free salary paid in US dollars and which is competitive with other similar international organisations.

Application Procedure

Applicants 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 14th January, 2011

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications should be sent to:

The Executive Director
MEFMI
21 Joshua Nkomo Rd
P.O. Box 66016
Kopje
Harare
Zimbabwe

Email: capacity@mefmi.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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