Senior Economist job at National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board

Job Title: Senior Economist

Salary Scale: NLGRB 4

Reports to: Senior Manager Finance and Administration

Responsible for: Statistician

Job purpose

To provide technical support and guidance in  policy formulation, implementation, and appraisal of Economic functions and review of the policy, subsidiary regulations and guide lines..

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinating the formulation and execution of public expenditure policies and priorities.
2. Preparing the Board’s Investment, strategic Plans, Budget Framework Paper and periodic reports.
3. Conduct Mid-term reviews
4. To initiate and participate in Economic research activities for economic development.
5. Preparing guidance to the Board on strategic allocation of resources.
6. To coordinate and review Economic policy plans and programs based on risk profile of the Board.
7. Set up and maintain a functional M&E system

Person specifications

Qualifications

1. An Honors Bachelor’s degree in either Economics or Commerce or Business Administration or Statistics from a recognized university of institution.
2. A post graduate qualification in either Economics or Economic Policy and Planning or Public Policy or Financial Management from a recognized university of institution.

Working experience

A three (3) years working experience at Officer Level or an equivalent level from a reputable organization.

Competencies

1. Technical

• Experience in strategic planning
• Research and analytical skills
• Information Communication Technology
• Risk management
• Coaching and mentoring.

2. Behavioral

• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Concern for quality and standards
• Communicating effectively
• Negotiations and mediation skills
• Ethics and integrity

Interested individuals should CLICK HERE to apply