The Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI) is a regionally owned institute comprising 15 member countries: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Established in 1997, MEFMI aims to build sustainable capacity in key areas within ministries of finance, planning commissions, and central banks. The Institute promotes prudent macroeconomic management, efficient public finance systems, and stable financial sectors to support strong and sustained economic growth across the region.
The MEFMI Secretariat is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
MEFMI invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals who are nationals of MEFMI member countries for the following senior leadership positions:
Director – Financial Sector Management Programme
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: MEFMI Secretariat, Harare, Zimbabwe
Job Summary
This role provides strategic leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating programmes that enhance financial sector development, stability, and innovation across the MEFMI region. The Director will collaborate with member countries, regulators, and stakeholders to promote best practices and build sustainable financial systems.
Key Performance Areas
- Lead development and implementation of financial sector management strategies and programmes.
- Support member countries in financial regulation, supervision, and innovation.
- Develop training modules on fintech, blockchain, AI, cybersecurity, and digital currencies.
- Monitor global trends and provide advisory support to regulators.
- Promote regional financial integration and stability.
- Conduct and disseminate research on emerging financial sector issues.
- Prepare annual work programme for inclusion in the MEFMI prospectus.
- Build partnerships with financial regulators and promote knowledge sharing.
- Assist in fellow selection, develop customized training plans (CTPs), and utilize fellows in capacity-building activities.
- Mobilise resources and ensure programme sustainability.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter clearly stating the position applied for
Email applications to:[email protected]
Deadline: 30 September 2025 at 16:30 hours