Senior International Finance & Development Policy Leader

JVR Software; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The position offers senior leadership experience within a major international financial institution, based in Washington, D.C. You will shape economic and development policy, oversee lending decisions, and advocate for Africa and developing economies on the global stage.

The Alternate Executive Director role will lead to the Executive Director term, requiring diplomatic acumen, strategic judgement, and a proven track record in the public sector or multilateral institutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Banking or related field recognised by SAQA.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction on international economic policy and priorities.
• Contribute to policy decisions and assessment of lending applications.
• Support governance, oversight and accountability processes.
• Prepare and communicate constituency positions for Board and committee meetings.
• Keep member countries informed of key policy developments.
• Contribute to reporting, financial oversight and governance processes.
• Balance institutional responsibilities with represented countries’ interests.
• Build consensus with international counterparts on Africa and developing economies.
• Provide strategic policy advice to member-country stakeholders.
• Prepare policy agendas for high-level constituency meetings.
• Assume ED responsibilities when required.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Integrity

Education

Master’s degree in Economics or related field

Job description

The position offers senior leadership experience within a major international financial institution, based in Washington, D.C. You will shape economic and development policy, oversee lending decisions, and advocate for Africa and developing economies on the global stage.

The Alternate Executive Director role will lead to the Executive Director term, requiring diplomatic acumen, strategic judgement, and a proven track record in the public sector or multilateral institutions.