Director – Macroeconomic Management Programme

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT-DIRECTOR POSITIONS

The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned Institute with 15 member countries, currently: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Established in 1997, 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 countries, prudent macroeconomic management, competent and efficient management of public finances, sound, efficient and stable financial sectors and economics with strong and sustained growth. The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

MEFMI invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals and nationals of MEFMI member countries for the following senior leadership positions:

Director – Macroeconomic Management Programme

Reports to: The Executive Director

Job Summary
This position provides strategic direction and oversight of programmes that support macroeconomic policy formulation, economic governance, and sustainable development in member countries. The Director will oversee the design and delivery of training modules in Macroeconomic Theory, Policy Analysis, fiscal and monetary policy, and economic forecasting.

In addition, the Director is expected to engage with governments, Central Banks, Academia, and international organisations to understand training needs and align training programmes and research initiatives accordingly.

Key Performance Areas
i) Lead the design and execution of macroeconomic management programmes.
ii) Ensure that the course content is current and well aligned with emerging trends and training needs of stakeholders in the MEFMI region.
iii) Support member countries in fiscal, monetary, exchange rate and trade policy, among others.
iv) Oversee capacity-building initiatives in macroeconomic policy analysis, modelling and forecasting, macroeconomic statistics, private capital flows monitoring and analysis, and gender-responsive economic policy management.
v) Conduct economic policy research and provide thought leadership on emerging economic issues.
vi) Integrate Research findings in training modules and policy advisories to stakeholders.
vii) Prepare an annual work programme in macroeconomic management for inclusion in the MEFMI prospectus.
viii) Strengthen collaboration with governments, research institutes, universities, central banks, and international partners.
ix) Assist in the selection of candidate fellows, develop customized training plans (CTPs) for fellows, and ensure effective utilisation of the graduate and accredited fellows in capacity-building activities in the Macroeconomic Management Programme.
x) Mobilise resources and ensure effective delivery of programme objectives.

Qualifications and Experience
a) Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, and Public Policy
b) At least 10 years of progressive experience, of which 5 years at senior-level in macroeconomic policy, research, or programme/departmental leadership.
c) Experience in designing and delivering capacity building programmes.
d) Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and partnership-building skills.
e) Excellent communication and presentation skills.
f) Demonstrable understanding of the macroeconomic management systems.
g) Experience in working in a central bank, ministry of finance, economic think tank, and regional/international organisation.

Application Procedure

Applications should be submitted by 30 September 2025 at 16.30 hours.

MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer and both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a detailed CV and a cover letter (mentioning the position they are applying for), to recruitment@mefmi.org.

At this stage, applicants are requested to only email their updated and detailed CV and cover letter (no certificates). No hard copy applications will be entertained.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.