Result of Service

The final output of services are the followings: • Training materials and presentations. • Workshop and training session reports

Work Location

REMOTE

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background Information The United Nations Commission for Africa (ECA) and The West African Monetary Institute (WAMI) are conducting a capacity building and sensitization program in the four West African Countries without active / no stock exchanges namely The Gambia, Guinea Liberia and Sierra Leone. The capacity building program is an extension of the West African Capital Markets Integration Phase II project that is being implemented by WAMI. The capital markets integration project is being implemented in conjunction with the West African Capital Markets Integration Council (WACMIC). The Council adopted a three-phased approach to capital market integration; namely: Sponsored Access (Phase I), Qualified West African Broker (QWAB) (Phase II) and Fully Integrated West African Securities Market (WASM) (Phase III). The Council has harmonized the rules and regulations for the issuance and trading of financial securities across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Completed the Website for the active exchanges in ECOWAS and Conducted Capacity Building in Abidjan, Cape Verde, Ghana and Nigeria. A Needs Assessment Study on Equity Capital Markets and Implementation Roadmap for the four establishment of the market in the four countries without active market was conducted. The interim report of the needs assessment revealed lack of awareness on the market and that requires an extensive sensitization and capacity building on capital market in the four countries (The Gambia, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone). In this context, the two institutions are seeking the service of a consultant to facilitate and moderate the sensitization and capacity building program in the four West African countries without exchanges. The objectives of this assignment are: – To develop a structured training program on capital markets. – To facilitate the delivery of the training program to participants. – To ensure participants gain practical knowledge and skills applicable to their roles. – To sensitize stakeholders in the four countries about West African Capital Markets integration Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief, Finance and Domestic Resource Mobilization Section, Macroeconomic and Governance Division, ECA, the Consultant will be responsible for the followings: • Design a detailed curriculum for the training program, covering key topics such as market structure, trading mechanisms, financial instruments, regulatory environment, and risk management. • Develop training materials, including presentations, case studies, and practical exercises. • Facilitate training sessions, ensuring interactive and engaging delivery. • Assess participants’ understanding and providing feedback. • Preparing a final report summarizing the training outcomes and recommendations for future programs

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced degree (master’s degree) in the field of Economics/Finance with specialization in Capital Markets and or Macroeconomics. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of four years progressively responsible experience at national and/or international level in policy development, global capital markets . . Previous experience of working with international organizations and African countries is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.