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JOB TITLE: HEAD, ECONOMIC MODELLING AND FORECASTING DIVISION
(1 POSITION)
RANK: DEPUTY DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR, RESEARCH DEPARTMENT

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
 Ensure that there is an acceptable framework for macroeconomic modeling;
 Monitor closely and advise on staff in the Division on potential areas of improvement in
modeling;
 Pursue any other duties prescribed from time to time, by the Executive Director,
Research and Policy and by the Director, Research; and,
 Deputize and/or assist the Director, Research Department on modeling and technical
aspects of the Department.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES
 To provide empirically based policy advice in support of monetary, exchange rate and
financial policy formulation;
 Undertake long term macroeconomic modeling and forecasting;
 Produce high quality empirical research through regular reports and research papers
 Develop a large macroeconomic model of the Ugandan Economy;
 Develop small and medium term models to support the macro models;
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 Assists the Director Research in the day-to-day administration of the Division, including
assignments of duties to staff within the Division; and,
 Continuous appraisal of work performance of staff in the Division.

MAIN OUTPUTS
 Policy oriented research papers for senior management.
 Large macro econometric model of the Ugandan economy.
 Small and medium term models.
 Policy advice based on well specified empirical models of the Ugandan economy.
 Periodic forecasts of various macroeconomic indicators, including inflation, exchange
rates, interest rates and real economic activity.
 Staff appraisal reports.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
 A PhD in Economics with a bias in Macroeconomics.
WORKING EXPERIENCE
 At least four (4) years of relevant working experience in academia or a research based
institution;
 Must have published at least two (2) articles in reputable journals;
AGE
 Should be between 35 and 45 years of age.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
 Computer literacy;
 Good analytical and policy oriented report writing;
 Good interpersonal relations; and,
 Good communication skills.


How to Apply:

 All applications must be forwarded electronically using the iRecruitment Application on
the BOU website, www.bou.or.ug/, under Careers in BOU. A help manual to guide
prospective candidates through the application procedure can be accessed by using the
hyperlink Bank of Uganda iRecruitment Instructions
 Candidates MUST ensure that they indicate the class of their degree(s) in their
applications.
 Attachments to the application(s) MUST include; Scanned copies of academic and
professional certificates, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae which should include names of
three (3) referees and their contacts. The maximum size of attachments is 500Kb.
Multiple documents of sizes smaller than 500Kb can be attached.
Please note that:
 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 The appointing authority reserves the right to appoint successful candidates to a higher
or lower level than advertised, as deemed fit.
The remuneration packages are competitive and attractive.
Applications should reach not later than Monday January 30, 2012.
MANAGEMENT


Deadline: 30th January 2012