JOB DESCRIPTION



MINISTRY OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE, INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING

VACANCY NOTICE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the post of DEPUTY CHIEF ECONOMIST – Department of Finance, Economic Affairs and Social Security

RELATIONSHIPS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works under the direction of, and reports to the Director, Research & Policy, Department of Finance, Economic Affairs and Social Security;

2. Required to respond whenever necessary to the Permanent Secretary, Department of Finance, Economic Affairs and Social Security on matters related to work-in-progress.

B. DUTIES AND TASKS

1. Responsible for undertaking analytical research on economic policy issues in keeping with the research agenda of the unit. The nature of the research will be wide-ranging and includes

i. The impact of new policy measures on the economy;

ii. Research into areas that would enhance growth, macroeconomic management and fiscal policies in particular;

2. Assists in preparing the research agenda of the unit.

3. Assists in preparing policy briefs on economic policy issues in keeping with the work programme of the unit and as may be required;

4. Assists in undertaking various policy analysis and research as part of the annual budget preparation exercise. This would include, but not only confined to, revenue and expenditure analysis and debt sustainability analysis;

5. Assists in writing the annual Economic and Social Review;

6. Responsible for analyzing and monitoring developments in some sectors of the economy as assigned;

7. Assists in coordinating and preparing new policy initiatives for the Research & Policy unit;

8. Assists in formulating new budgetary (tax and expenditure) proposals;

9. Prepares memoranda to cabinet on major policy initiatives, in respect of matters relating to general macro-economic and fiscal policies;

10. Coordinates follow up activities on budgetary measures, related to his/her assigned sector;

12. Assists in coordinating and updating the financial programming exercise undertaken by the Research and Policy unit;

13. Assists in preparing the annual work programme of the Research & policy unit, in conjunction with the Director and Chief Economist;

14. Attends meetings, workshops, symposiums, etc. whenever the opportunity arises, as well as accompanying officials of the IMF, World Bank, ECCB and CDB at meetings with key officials working in his/her assigned sector;

15. Represents the Department of Finance, Economic Affairs and Social Security at meetings and on committees;

16. Assists in coordinating assignments undertaken by the Research and Policy unit;

17. Required to prepare detailed work progress reports on a quarterly basis, no later than 15 days after the end of the quarter;

18. Supervises the work of the staff of the Research and Policy unit in the absence of the Director and Chief Economist;

19. Performs such other duties, as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Director, Research & Policy, and/or by the Permanent Secretary,.Department of Finance, Economic Affairs and Social Security.

CONDITIONS

1. Congenial administrative office accommodation will be provided;

2. Institutional support will be provided through appropriate Civil Service Regulations, Statutory Instruments and Departmental Guidelines;

3. Opportunities exist for personal development and career advancement through general and specialize in-service and external training;

4. Required to maintain a motor vehicle for the proper performance of duties;

5. Required to function in a scheduled travelling post and will receive basic travelling allowance in accordance with approve rates established by the Government of St. Lucia;

6. Salary is in accordance with the terms stipulated by the Government of St. Lucia in the Estimates of Expenditure.

7. Vacation leave will be provided in accordance with the Public Service rules and regulations.

8. This post is pensionable.

EVALUATION METHOD

Work performance will be evaluated on the basis of:

3. Demonstrated technical and administrative capabilities and interpersonal skills;

4. Timely completion of reports and meeting of task deadlines, duties and assignments;

5. Report quality as reflected by their clarity and accuracy;

6. Ability to present findings of research and analysis in a cogent manner that is clearly articulated;

7. Ability to work together as a team member;

8. Administrative problems handled and the effectiveness of solutions implemented to resolve them;

9. Compliance with Departmental Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

SKILLS

10. Technical knowledge in undertaking economic research including quantitative tools of analysis;

11. Use of econometrics software for economic research and analysis;

12. In-depth knowledge of Saint Lucia’s economy, macroeconomic and fiscal policy issues;

13. Ability to articulate orally and in writing economic analysis and macroeconomic and fiscal policy issues;

14. Ability to prepare reports on policy and non-policy related issues;

15. Ability to analyze issues, make interpretations and recommend innovative approaches to solutions for problems of a financial, economic, or administrative nature;

16. A comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the Public Service and the machinery of Government’s administrative policies and procedures, and the ability to apply civil service rules and regulations;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and/or Finance, or a related field of study;

plus

• A Master’s Degree in the Economics and/or Finance or a relevant area;

plus

• At least eight (6) years working experience in the area of economic analysis and research.

SALARY

Salary is at the rate of EC $ 77,605.56 per annum (Grade 18 Step 1)

Applications should be made on the prescribed Government application forms along with certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications, plus two (2) recent references.

Public Officers should indicate their interest via letter, along with a resume, through their respective Permanent Secretaries/ Heads of Departments, indicating why they should be considered for this position.

The same should be addressed to:

The Secretary

Public Service Commission

Sir Stanislaus James Building

The Waterfront

Castries, St. Lucia

To reach her no later than March 07, 2014

Unsuitable candidates will not be acknowledged.

Please be advised that candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and experience may not be considered for an interview; only the candidates with the best qualifications and experience will be short listed for interviews

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