Jobs in Jamaica: Fiscal Policy Specialist

Fiscal Policy Specialist

LOCATION: Caribbean Community Secretariat, Guyana

DESCRIPTION: To provide technical and administrative support to the Economic Development Policy, Tax Administration and Research Program in the execution of the fiscal policy coordination sub-project of specifically the Economic Integration Component of the 10th EDF Program and the related Secretariat work program. The job spans: providing advice on fiscal policy; assisting in the efficient and timely coordination of project activities; undertaking research on issues related to the coordination of fiscal policy in the Caribbean Community; preparing papers and disseminating research results as required; and facilitating regional technical meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess at least a Master’s Degree in Economics plus at least eight (8) years’ relevant working experience particularly related to formulation or implementation of fiscal policy in any one or a combination of the following types of organizations: Ministry of Finance, Planning or Economic Development, Central Bank Research Department, Any regional institution involved in economic development. Candidates should also have a proven sense of initiative and results orientation; strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; as well as effective organizational and teamwork skills, demonstrated knowledge of the economic integration process in the Caribbean Community. Full details of these positions may be obtained by accessing the following web sites-www.caricom.org; www.caribank.org; www.oecs.org; www.crnm.org and www.caribbeanjobsonline.com

Applications in English Language with full curriculum vitae details, including nationality, work experience, educational qualifications and/or expertise, language proficiency, coordinates (including email addresses) of three referees (at least two of whom must be familiar with the applicant’s work), and other relevant information

CONTACT INFORMATION: Executive Director, Human Resource Management, Caribbean Community Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana; Email:[email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 23, 2013