The Central Bank of Barbados is seeking to fill a post of Chief Research Economist, Research and Economic Analysis Department.
Job Summary
To provide operational, technical and administrative support in the formulation and management of economic policy documents and to coordinate the economic research activities of the Department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the general management of the Research and Economic Analysis Department
- Supervising the preparation of all external requests for macroeconomic support
- Assisting with the co-ordination of the economic research programme of the department
- Participating in active research on general economic issues affecting Barbados and Caribbean economies
- Assisting with the professional development of the Economists, by providing guidance and technical advice
- Assisting with the co-ordination of the various training programmes of the department formulating possible research topics and helping to supervise interns
- Assisting with developing the processes and procedures that guide the operation of the Bank’s macroeconomic and financial programming models as well as the quarterly economic outlook
- Maintaining technical and professional competence by participating and making presentations in domestic, regional and international conferences
- Coordinating the department’s public outreach programme
- Contributing to executive team by accomplishing any other related duties as assigned
Education/Experience
- A post-graduate degree in Economics or a related discipline and at least five (5) years' experience in an economic environment.
- Strong publication record
- Proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheets and econometric and statistical applications
Relationships
Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with all members of staff, representatives of national, regional and international agencies and the general public.
Core Competencies
The successful candidate must have:
- Sound emotional intelligence
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership skills
Deadline for Submission of Applications
Interested persons should submit their job application and curriculum vitae to the Director, Human Resources Department, Central Bank of Barbados, at email address hrinfo@centralbank.org.bb no later than April 7, 2023.
Please be advised that only suitable applications will be acknowledged.
