Location: Cairo, Egypt
Deadline: February 8, 2025
The African Development Bank, established in 1964, is the premier pan-African development institution promoting economic growth and social progress across its 81 member states. The Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (2024-2033) focuses on transformative projects in energy, agriculture, industrialization, regional integration, and improving quality of life across Africa.
Role Summary
The Principal Country Economist for Egypt will analyze macroeconomic issues, lead policy dialogues, and coordinate country strategies to deepen the Bank’s impact in Egypt. This role requires a strong understanding of regional development issues, technical economic expertise, and fluency in Arabic.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth macroeconomic analysis and provide updates on economic developments in Egypt.
- Contribute to the preparation of Bank flagship publications like African Economic Outlook and Regional Economic Outlooks.
- Lead and support Country Strategy Papers (CSPs), regional diagnostics, and mid-term reviews.
- Undertake Economic and Sector Work (ESW), including governance profiling and policy analysis.
- Collaborate with the Bank’s Business Delivery Units to enhance policy dialogue and partnerships.
- Provide technical advice for budget support loans and country fragility assessments.
- Participate in aid coordination activities with international donors.
- Prepare Country Portfolio Reviews and monitor the implementation of Bank-funded programs.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree in Economics or a related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of 6 years in macroeconomic analysis, policy management, and country strategy development, preferably in Africa.
- Proven expertise in economic modeling, forecasting, and sector analysis.
- Experience with policy dialogues, governance profiling, and fragility assessments.
Skills and Competencies
- Strategic planning and organizational skills with an ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency in economic modeling software and statistical tools.
- Fluency in Arabic is required, along with proficiency in English or French (knowledge of both is an advantage).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Employment Conditions
- International status with competitive employment terms.
- Equal opportunities employer encouraging female candidates to apply.
- Must be a national of one of the AfDB’s member countries.
Application Process
- AfDB Regular Staff: Apply using the internal portal.
- External Candidates: Submit applications via the AfDB Careers Page.
For more details or application, visit the official African Development Bank website.
