We have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Adviser, Debt Management to join our Economic Youth and Sustainable Development Directorate. This post is offered as a 3-year fixed term contract and is non-renewable.
The Debt Management Unit (DMU) is a part of the Economic, Youth and Sustainable Development Directorate (EYSD) and provides an integrated package of technical assistance in debt management through policy advisory support, capacity building activities and provision of debt management solutions for strengthening and reforming debt management framework, policy and operations.
Reporting to the Adviser and Head, Debt Management Unit, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that public debt management projects meet agreed objectives and targets in a manner, which achieves maximum impact and value for money towards strengthening public debt management in member countries. The post holder will have responsibilities for specific individual tasks as well as working in teams to execute DMU’s work programme.
The post holder will be required to manage a portfolio of assigned projects of the Debt Management Unit within a Results Based Management framework, involving preparing work programmes, managing performance, ensuring sound financial management and manage resources to deliver to time, budget and agreed quality.
To be considered, having a first degree qualification in economics, finance, risk management or a related subject would be an asset, together with a post-graduate qualification in economics, finance, risk management or a related subject and Financial Risk Management Certification. You will also need to have:
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant public debt management experience, gained by working in Government, Central Bank, International Organizations and Financial Institutions.
- Proven excellence in written and verbal communication skills, including the capacity to communicate complex and technical issues in simple terms.
- Experience of writing analytical and advisory reports.
- A high degree of self-motivation, positive attitude, and drive and the ability to contribute to a team-based, multi-cultural work environment.
- Ability to produce high quality work under tight time schedule.
Please refer to the Job Description for a detailed list of responsibilities and experience required for the role.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country.
Closing date: 11 February 2022, 17:00 GMT