Associate Economist/Economist, MPC Secretariat, Monetary Policy

Undertake and coordinate end-to-end processes to support the functioning of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Monetary Policy Working Group (MPWG), encompassing the preparation of meeting materials and records, governance-related procedures, and formulation of key communication outputs. This contributes to ensuring timely, informed, and well-governed monetary policy deliberations, upholding the credibility of policy decisions and communications in achieving the Bank’s monetary stability objectives

1. Secretariat: Undertake secretariat functions for the MPC and MPWG, including meeting coordination; preparation and distribution of meeting materials and records; consolidation and communication of follow-up actions to staff arising from the committees’ deliberations; as well as managing the safekeeping and access to the MPWG and MPC meeting materials, ensuring timeliness, completeness, and compliance with governance requirements.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Gather and synthesise relevant information and insights from internal and external sources, including market participants, government agencies, and international counterparts, to inform deliberations and enhance situational awareness on issues relevant to the conduct of monetary policy.
3. Communication: Prepare clear and accurate original analytical content and narratives on monetary policy and related areas to ensure timely, accurate, and policy-relevant communication of surveillance and research findings:
   • Produce analytical write-ups and communication materials for the Bank’s internal and official publications, and for Management deliberations.
   • Provide inputs for external and public- or government-facing engagements, such as speeches, interviews, press soundbites, briefing slides, intervention points and feedback on papers and proposals received, to clearly convey the Bank’s analytical perspectives on monetary policy and related areas.
4. Advocacy: Assist in developing and maintaining materials that promote accurate understanding of the Bank’s monetary policy stance among key stakeholders, supporting broader institutional communication and reputational objectives.
5. Management: Support administrative, operational, and governance responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the coordination of departmental submissions and documentation, risk and compliance activities, and assisting in operational and governance processes to ensure smooth functioning and business continuity within the department.

• Academic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related areas. A master’s degree in Economics (or higher) is an added advantage
• Experience: 2 – 3 years working experience in Economics and/or Financial Sector, either within or outside the Bank