Announcement Number: Harare-2024-029 Hiring Agency: Embassy Harare Position Title: Economic Specialist - All Interested Applicants/All Sources Open Period: 11/07/2024 - 11/21/2024 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2 Series/Grade: LE - 1505 10 Salary: USD $58,413 /Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - • 40hrs per week Promotion Potential: LE-NA Duty Location(s): 1 in Harare, ZI Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 0867-701-1000 [email protected]
Duties and Responsibilities
The position is responsible for a broad range of complex analytical reporting and information gathering on macroeconomic issues, trade, finance, and the energy and extractives industries. Supervision received from the Senior Economic Officer. Position has no supervisory responsibility.
Qualifications and Experience
Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: security certificate -All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. -Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 4 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements: -University degree in Economics or Finance is required. -Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Evaluations: -You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. -You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test. -You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. -If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Experience: -5 years practical work experience analyzing economic trends. -Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language: English : Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge: -Required knowledge of macroeconomics, finance, banking, trade, and political economy issues. -Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Desk research and interviewing experience.
