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MINISTRY OF FINANCE

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
VACANCY CIRCULAR NO. 26 OF 2022

VACANCY: PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER I (MODELLING AND FORECASTING)-D2

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens for the position of Principal Research Officer I (Modelling and Forecasting) tenable within the Ministry of Finance , under Research Unit.

SALARY: D2 (P291 108 – P321 012) per annum

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum

BENEFITS: i) Optional contributory Medical Aid

Scheme (Government pays 50% and Employee pays 50%).

ii) Permanent and Pensionable.

QUALIFICATION: Degree in Economics, or Econometrics &/or Policy Research.A Master’s degree with the relevant qualification will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE: At least ten (10) years’ work experience in modelling and forecasting, financial, socio-economic and macro-economic policy analysis and research.Two (2) years of which should have been served as Principal Procurement Officer I D2 salary scale.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To supervise research activities and provide advice on research related Modelling and Forecasting.

DUTIES

Produces economic and fiscal forecasts using appropriate modelling and forecasting tools and provides advice.
Operates economic models to analyse the impact of alternative macroeconomic policies and advise management accordingly.
Modelling impact of policy scenarios.
Monitors modelling and forecasting projects.
Contributes to the preparation of research reports, commentaries, economic policy papers, notes and bulletins, etc.
Evaluates and reviews macroeconomic, fiscal, financial and monetary policies using appropriate models.
Develops modelling and forecasting tools to assess the impact of regional, domestic and/or global developments/ shocks
Contributes during preparation of human and financial budget for the Modelling & Forecasting Unit.
Monitors implementation of approved budget for the Modelling & Forecasting Unit.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Analytical and Strategic Thinking
Deciding and Initiating Action
Teamwork and Partnering
Communicating Effectively
Supervision and Accountability
Planning and Execution
Innovating and Driving Change
Delivering Quality Service

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JOB APPLICATION DETAILS
APPLICATION DETAILS
Applications should quote the number of Vacancy Circular and provide the following details:

Brief summary of career with duties (Curriculum Vitae) including date of first appointment, present post and date of appointment thereto.
Certified copies of Certificates, Omang and two (2) recent work related references.
Applications should be addressed to:

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Private Bag 008, GABORONE Hand delivery to Office No. 131, first floor, Link Block Building. IMPORTANT: All applications from serving public servants should be routed through Permanent Secretaries or Heads of Department for Public Servants. Applications not so routed will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE: 24th JUNE 2022
For further information please contact Ms. Leungo
Mhaladi @363 3651 Seipeleng Enele @ 3950135.
N.B: Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the posts will not be responded to.

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