Lead Macroeconomic & Fiscal Policy Advisor at Rhizome Consulting

Rhizome Consulting - Our primary objective is to meet both the needs of our client and to exceed their expectations. We offer a broad range of services, tailored to our client specification with full confidentiality.

We are recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Macroeconomic & Fiscal Policy Advisor

Location: Abuja 
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• The Lead Macroeconomic & Fiscal Policy Advisor will provide high-level strategic guidance to senior government stakeholders to support macroeconomic stability, fiscal resilience, and long-term economic sustainability.
• The role requires translating complex economic theory into practical policy recommendations and implementation frameworks that support national economic reform priorities.

Key Responsibilities
Macroeconomic & Fiscal Advisory:

• Design and evaluate macroeconomic, fiscal, and debt sustainability frameworks
• Provide technical guidance on monetary policy, exchange rate management, and inflation stabilisation strategies
• Advise on fiscal reforms, public finance optimisation, and economic resilience measures
• Conduct economic forecasting and scenario modelling to support strategic decision-making.

Economic Analysis & Policy Support:

• Analyse economic indicators, fiscal trends, and market developments to inform policy recommendations
• Develop policy briefs, analytical reports, and executive-level presentations for senior stakeholders
• Support the design and review of economic reform initiatives and implementation plans
• Translate complex economic analysis into clear and actionable insights for policymakers.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:

• Engage with government institutions, regulators, development partners, and financial sector stakeholders
• Support technical working groups and policy dialogue sessions
• Contribute to the coordination of reform implementation across relevant institutions.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer:

• Support institutional strengthening efforts through technical mentoring and advisory support
• Facilitate workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions on macroeconomic and fiscal policy topics
• Contribute to the development of analytical tools and frameworks for ongoing policy monitoring.

Educational Qualifications

• Master`s or PhD Degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related discipline.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in macroeconomic policy, fiscal policy, economic advisory, or public finance management
• Strong understanding of emerging market macroeconomics and economic reform processes
• Demonstrated expertise in econometric modelling, forecasting, and economic analysis
• Experience supporting government institutions, regulators, development partners, or international financial institutions
• Strong analytical, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: vacancies@rhizomeng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.