The Macro Economic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI), established in 1997, is a regionally owned institute with 15 member countries: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Based in Har table are, Zimbabwe, MEFMI focuses on building capacity in key areas such as macroeconomic management, public finance, financial sector stability, and economic governance. The institute aims to achieve prudent macroeconomic management, efficient public finance systems, stable financial sectors, and economies with strong, sustained growth. MEFMI invites applications from qualified professionals and nationals of its member countries for two senior leadership positions: Director of Financial Sector Management Programme and Director of Macroeconomic Management Programme.

Director of Financial Sector Management Programme

This position provides strategic direction and oversight for programs that strengthen financial sector development, stability, and innovation across the MEFMI region. The Director will collaborate with member countries, regulators, and stakeholders to promote best practices and build sustainable financial systems.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead the development and implementation of financial sector management strategies and programs.
• Support member countries in strengthening financial regulation, supervision, and innovation.
• Assist member countries with sovereign asset management processes.
• Develop and implement training modules on emerging technologies, including fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital currencies, trading technologies, and data solutions.
• Monitor developments in emerging technologies and provide advisory support to regulators and governments.
• Promote regional financial integration and stability.
• Conduct and disseminate research on emerging financial sector issues.
• Support country authorities with systems for trading and portfolio management, including performance measurement and attribution.
• Assist country authorities with enterprise-wide risk management throughout the ERM chain/cycle.
• Prepare an annual work program for financial sector management for inclusion in the MEFMI prospectus.
• Build strong partnerships with financial regulators and promote knowledge sharing among stakeholders.
• Assist in selecting candidate fellows, develop customized training plans (CTPs), and ensure graduate and accredited fellows participate in capacity-building activities in the financial sector.
• Ensure the stability of financial sector programs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of senior-level experience in financial sector management, regulation, or policy in a central bank, ministry of finance, or other regulatory body in the financial sector, or a regional/international organization.
• Specialized training in financial technology (fintech), foreign investment management, financial supervision, or digital finance is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial sector management systems and/or sovereign asset management.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering capacity-building programs.

Interested candidates should submit their applications by 30 September 2025 at 16:30 hours. Applications must include a detailed CV and a cover letter specifying the position applied for, sent to recruitment@mefmi.org. At this stage, only the CV and cover letter are required (no certificates). No hard copy applications will be entertained, and only short-listed applicants will be contacted. MEFMI is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from both male and female candidates.