Advisor,G-24 Secretariat - Group of Twenty-Four

The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) on International Monetary Affairs and Development (G-24) was established in 1971 as a representative grouping of developing countries across Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa. The purpose of the Group is to coordinate the position of developing countries on monetary and development issues, particularly issues on the agendas of the International Monetary and Financial Committee and the Development Committee, and to represent the views of the Group in relevant international forums.

The G-24 Secretariat is the executive/administrative arm of the G-24. The functions and activities of the Secretariat include: ensuring effective liaison among G-24 members with a view to facilitating consensus on issues of common interest; overseeing and implementing the Group's work and research programme; building strategic partnerships with other forums engaged in the same spheres of interest; and assisting the Chair and the Bureau by providing logistical and secretarial support for the various meetings of the G-24.

The G-24 Secretariat is currently seeking an Advisor to contribute to the implementation of the G-24's work programme.

Responsibilities

The Advisor will provide substantive support to the Director of the G-24 Secretariat on a range of responsibilities, which include liaising with the
offices of the Executive Directors and officials of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund on relevant matters, organising the G-24 Ministerial and Deputies and other relevant meetings, implementing the work and research programme, and managing the office of the G-24 Secretariat.

Qualifications

Applicants must have at least eight years of experience in international development working on macroeconomic policy and development finance issues.

Also required are:

• A graduate degree in Economics or in a related discipline; capacity to operate confidently in complex policy settings
• relevant work experience with governments and familiarity with inter­governmental organisations
• experience in engaging with stakeholders in international forums
• ability to work within a team environment, and strong command of English, which includes excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary will depend on level of experience.