ECONOMIST ( FULL TIME )

The Royal Norwegian Embassy invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position

as Economist in the Development Section at the Embassy, initially for 2 years.

Responsibilities:

*    Analyzing and reporting on economic development in Uganda

*    Following and reporting on economic development in FAC

*    Advising and being the Embassies focal point on anti-corruption

*    Participate in the Embassies “Oil for Development Programme Team”, and desk officer for the revenue pillar

*    Assist in the management of other development programmes

Qualifications:

*    A master degree in macro-economy

*    Experience from international work and development cooperation                             ” ~

*    Very good proven ability to cooperate also in a cross cultural working environment

*    Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes in tasks and working conditions

*    High working capacity, ability to take initiatives and focus on results

*’ Ability to work in teams as well as independent

*    Excellent command of the English language in oral and writing »    Knowledge of French is an asset

Salary is set on an individual basis depending upon qualifications.

Interested candidates should send their applications with a CV and contact details of two non-related

Referees to:

The Royal Norwegian Embassy                                  o r BY H AN D TO:

P.O. Box 22770                                           18B, Akii-Bua Road

Kampala                                                      Nakasero, Kampala

E-mail; emb.kampala@mfa.no

THE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE RECEIVED AT THE EMBASSY NOT LATER THAN 20 APRII 2012.
Please quote on the envelope: VACANT POSITION ECONOMIST                                                                                          •
only shortlisted persons will be contacted.