Executive Director: International Finance & Development

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 4,158,000 - 7,485,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd in Washington, D.C. seeks a senior leader to represent South Africa in high-level international economic and financial discussions, shaping development policy for emerging economies.

The role begins as Alternate Executive Director for a constituency spanning South Africa, Nigeria and Angola, with progression to Executive Director for a second term. The successful candidate will guide economic and development policy, participate in lending decisions, and ensure constituency

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Management or related field.
• 15+ years of senior managerial experience in public service, multilateral development banks or international financial institutions.
• Strong expertise in economic policy, international finance or development-related policy matters.
• Experience contributing to strategic decision-making, governance and oversight.
• Ability to represent institutional interests at senior international forums.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with complex policy positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction on international economic policy and constituency priorities.
• Contribute to policy decisions and lending assessments for client countries.
• Support governance, oversight, and accountability processes.
• Prepare and communicate constituency positions for Board and committee meetings.
• Keep member countries informed of key policy developments and deliberations.
• Contribute to reporting, governance and annual processes.
• Balance institutional responsibilities with represented country interests.
• Build consensus with international counterparts on Africa and developing economies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

International finance policy

Diplomatic negotiation

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Management

15+ years senior managerial experience

Job description

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd in Washington, D.C. seeks a senior leader to represent South Africa in high-level international economic and financial discussions, shaping development policy for emerging economies.

The role begins as Alternate Executive Director for a constituency spanning South Africa, Nigeria and Angola, with progression to Executive Director for a second term. The successful candidate will guide economic and development policy, participate in lending decisions, and ensure constituency