Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Job Recruitment for Senior Economists

Posted on Wed 12th Oct, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (7 comments)

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with Head Office in Abuja, is seeking qualified, skilled, and energetic individuals to fill the vacant positions of Macro-Prudential Analyst (Deputy Director), Senior Economists (Managers – Senior Managers) in the Financial Policy and Regulation, Monetary Policy, Research, Statisticsand Development Finance Departments of the Bank.

The ideal candidates must be Nigerian nationals with strong leadership qualities, analytical, writing and presentation skills, and established track records in academia, banking, or consulting in relevant industry.

They must also have a strong working knowledge of modern research techniques.

SENIOR ECONOMISTS AND PRINCIPAL ECONOMISTS: MONETARY POLICY, RESEARCH, STATISTICS AND DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENTS

Job Role: Manager – Senior Manager

Job Profile:

This position requires top-rank economists with cutting edge competencies in Monetary Economics, Open-economy Macroeconomics, Financial Economics/Financial Econometrics, Econometrics/Economic modeling including DSGE modeling, and International Economics (Exchange Rate Economics and Trade/Policy). The candidates will play leading roles in policy-oriented research that helps to design/formulate monetary policy.Reports to the Assistant Director.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth studies on monetary and financial sector policies, including macroeconomic impact analysis.
Conceptualize and implement the Bank’s monetary and financial policies.
Participate in production processes of the secretariat of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
Participate in the preparation of the MPC Economic Report.
Participate in Review Teams that will promptly identify weakness/problems in current practices and propose appropriate corrective policies.
Display expertise in Forecasting and Scenario Analysis.
Achieve effective coordination between Monetary and Fiscal Policy.
Monitor the Implementation of Monetary Policy actions.
Produce research papers to be published in peer-reviewed journals.
Present research findings in CBN as well as external seminars.
Attend to ad-hoc assignments from the Director, MPD/Research/statistics, on monetary policy and related issues.
Interface with Multilateral and Bilateral Organizations, such as the IMF, World Bank, WAMI, ECOWAS etc.

Qualification and Experience:

A Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics, Statistics or Finance and a proven ability to perform the tasks required by the position.
6 years cognate experience in economic and policy research, of which 3 years should be at middle management level (for the Senior Economist Positions).
Records of outstanding publication in Economics, Statistics, Finance and related disciplines with a minimum of 8 research papers, out of which at least 4 must have been published in reputable journals (for Principal Economists) and 6 papers out of which at least 3 must have been published in reputable journal (for Senior Economists).
Membership of the Nigerian Economic Society and/or other similar professional bodies.

Competence Requirements

Core Skills

Conducts analytical & policy research
Conducts financial programming
Demonstrates expertise in policy issues in the real sector
Conducts macroeconomic consistency checks
Demonstrates expertise in Statistics and Database applications
Demonstrates expertise in Econometrics
Demonstrates expertise in spreadsheet applications

Generic Skills

Results Oriented
Initiative
Analytical thinking
Creativity/innovation
Good written and communication ability
Team working ability
Responsive
Resilience
Information Seeking
Sound administrative and managerial ability

Application Deadline
21st October, 2011 (5 pm).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Comments (7)

No. 1

Posted on Sun 16th Oct, 2011 10:49:04 GMT by fawehinmi

what about some one with 2yaer port NYNC

No. 2

Posted on Mon 17th Oct, 2011 12:56:23 GMT by ayinde o.a.

i have first degree (upper credit) and second degree (4.25) both in economics. i am currently planning to apply for third degree and iam very m,uch interested in working with cbn. currently lecture in university and polytechnic on part time basis only. cbn what can you do for me, as iam interested in working with you?

No. 3

Posted on Thu 20th Oct, 2011 06:13:06 GMT by AZUBUIKE ERNEST AGUGUA

Objective: A desire to contribute to Nigeria's Economic Growth and Human Development in particula and African in General.
Strength: Pleasant personally, Ambitious, Deligent & Industrious, Good social skill & Position Attitude towards works. Dynamic, likes challenges and Transparent.

No. 4

Posted on Thu 03rd Nov, 2011 09:59:37 GMT by Ariyo emmanuel

I am an HND statistics graduate with upper credit grade. Please can i also apply?

No. 5

Posted on Mon 19th May, 2014 21:07:33 GMT by Amadi Obinna

CBN,your requirements for this vacancy is too high,and is only available for those who has been working for a long long time,while not creating fresh graduate job,how can one gets those experience required?please CBN do something for fresh graduates

No. 6

Posted on Fri 14th Sep, 2018 21:57:28 GMT by abdulmudalib lauwali

pls inform me when CBN start

No. 7

Posted on Tue 09th Jan, 2024 01:54:18 GMT by DR AMBROSE CHIEDOZIE OKEKEPhD

I have keen interest in working with CBN Kindly inform me on any available opportunity

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