IFS Economic Analyst

Alireza Khaliqyar
Sun, Mar 24 2019 3:07 PM

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About Ministry of communication and IT:

The vision of Ministry of Communication and IT (MCIT) for Afghanistan is a thriving the digital economy and information society powered by knowledge and the innovative use of information and communication technologies to strengthen our country’s economy, improve public services, increase productivity, create jobs, and improve the lives of all Afghans.

To provide ease of access to a reliable and cost effective ICT infrastructure and quality e-service delivery. Promote sustainable development of the country’s ICT sector. Improve ICT services and make available the latest technological innovations. Meet the public expectations for ICT and as a whole contribute to the socio-economic development and transformation of the existing economy into a digital economy.

The goals and mandate set for MCIT for the upcoming 5 years are:

·        To provide strategic leadership and supervision in ICT, Information and National Guidance for sustainable development;  

·        To develop an inclusive knowledge based society via provision of high quality broadband services throughout the country;  

·        To provide guidance and strategic direction on access to public information, postal service, telecommunication, information and communication technology and digital media;

·        To transform the existing manual, time-consuming and costly government procedures into more efficient electronic processes;

·        To facilitate the private sector development and attraction through provision of required government based services and support for ensuring their inclusion in digital economy;  

·        Facilitate digital connectivity, Internet and cost-effective access to information and communications infrastructure and services throughout the country; 

·        Promote the utilization of ICT as a cross-cutting issue in all sectors, to enhance the accelerated socio-economic growth and development through dissemination of public information and provision of innovative information and communication technologies;

·        Formulate and implement policies of postal public services, electronic public services, and information technology and communication technology;

·        To guide, deliver and supervise the information services, new technology, communication and postal services to Government ministries and departments, both locally and externally;

·        Facilitate and reduce the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign and promote the creation of jobs;

Facilitate and lower down the administrative burdens to attract investments, both domestic and foreign to promote creation of jobs.

Job Summary:

The IFS Economic Analyst will work under direct supervision of the IFS Project Manager and report on his activities/accomplishment directly to the IFS Project Manager, Projects Coordinator, Post Director and minister office. He/she will perform the following duties but not limited to:

·        Compile, analyse, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends;

·        Analyse the financial models of projects to ensure that the projects are affordable financially sound and sustainable with appropriate risk allocation;

·        Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials;

·        Performing comprehensive risk valuation matrix for all project risks;

·        Perform financial forecasting and analyse financial data;

·        Conduct research on:

        a. Market Risk (i.e. demand cost of alternate sources);

       b. Political risk;

       c. Financial risks;

        d. Environmental risks;

  e. Force majeure risk.

·        Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets;

·        Study the socioeconomic impacts of IFS, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations;

·        Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy;

·        Conduct research, gathers, and interprets data on the conditions of the economy;

·        Perform surveys to find out and analyse employment statistics, income facts, and supply and demand of labour, tax revenues and insurance rate structures;

·        Do economic predictions by making use of econometric techniques;

·        Assist the cost of money, rate of return, rate structure and all the other economic consideration of the industry;

·        Providing economic advice and recommendations;

·        Monitoring and forecasting Afghanistan and foreign economic performance;

·        Developing financial models and providing financial forecasts;

·        Developing initiatives and policies that may improve financial growth;

·        Researching, analysing, interpreting, and gathering data on the present economic status;

·        Studying and understanding the economy of different nations and supervising the smooth visit of professionals to the country;

Any other duties assigned by IFS Project Manager and Afghan Post director.

Skills Required:

Economics

Requires travel to provinces:

No

Skills Description:

Education:

• Advance University Degree (Master’s or bachelor’s) in banking and finance, economics, business administration, or any other relevant field.

Experience:

• With master’s and bachelor’s degree minimum 5 years relevant professional experience is required with government or international agencies.

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience and knowledge of proposal writing, policy development and analysis;
• Ability to provide vision, anticipates problems, and offer problem resolution;
• Ability to plan, develops, and evaluates programs.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English, and proficiency in Pashto and Dari.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Compile, analyse, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends;

·        Analyse the financial models of projects to ensure that the projects are affordable financially sound and sustainable with appropriate risk allocation;

·        Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials;

·        Performing comprehensive risk valuation matrix for all project risks;

·        Perform financial forecasting and analyse financial data;

·        Conduct research on:

        a. Market Risk (i.e. demand cost of alternate sources);

       b. Political risk;

       c. Financial risks;

        d. Environmental risks;

  e. Force majeure risk.

·        Formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to solve economic problems or to interpret markets;

·        Study the socioeconomic impacts of IFS, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations;

·        Develop economic guidelines and standards and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy;

·        Conduct research, gathers, and interprets data on the conditions of the economy;

·        Perform surveys to find out and analyse employment statistics, income facts, and supply and demand of labour, tax revenues and insurance rate structures;

·        Do economic predictions by making use of econometric techniques;

·        Assist the cost of money, rate of return, rate structure and all the other economic consideration of the industry;

·        Providing economic advice and recommendations;

·        Monitoring and forecasting Afghanistan and foreign economic performance;

·        Developing financial models and providing financial forecasts;

·        Developing initiatives and policies that may improve financial growth;

·        Researching, analysing, interpreting, and gathering data on the present economic status;

·        Studying and understanding the economy of different nations and supervising the smooth visit of professionals to the country;

Any other duties assigned by IFS Project Manager and Afghan Post director.

Job Location:

Afghanistan, Kabul

Qualifications:

Advance University Degree (Master’s or bachelor’s) in banking and finance, economics, business administration, or any other relevant field.

Job Keywords:

analyst

Submission Guideline:

Interested of afghan nationals should submit their updated application comprises your CV and a non-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the advertised position.

Email: mcitrecruitment@gmail.com

Human resource directorate

Ministry of communication and information technology.

PLEASE MENTION THE VACANCY NUMBER & NAME OF POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING IN YOUR E-MAIL SUBJECT LINE otherwise the application will not be considered

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

The vacancy announcement is open only for Afghan national(s) applicants.

Submission Email:

   mcitrecruitment@gmail.com