VACANCY NOTICE – ECONOMIST, MINISTRY OF FINANCE

The Human Resource Management Department on behalf of the Ministry of Finance wishes to invite persons to apply for the position of Economist. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for employment in the post of Economist within the Ministry of Finance, Government of St. Kitts and Nevis. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Analyse fiscal and economic data and prepare monthly Fiscal Performance Reports. 

2. Update the Medium-Term Fiscal Framework on a quarterly basis and prepare revenue and expenditure forecasts for budget and other planning purposes. 

3. Prepare monthly fiscal data by collating and classifying the monthly Above the Line and Below the Line accounts. 

4. Analyse and process requests for tax concessions relating to investment proposals and provide recommendations based on existing legislation and current policy. 

5. Research and provide comments/recommendations on economic and financial issues that may impact the fiscal position of the Government. 

6. Prepare Cabinet Submissions to support policy changes. 

7. Prepare statistics and relevant reports to support discussions and negotiations with regional and international institutions. 

8. Prepare revenue projections for the medium term for publication in the annual Government Estimates. 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or other related field. 

Strong quantitative, analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills. 

• Intermediate level computer literacy skills; with the ability to use software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database programmes. 

Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Self-motivated and proven ability to work well as part of a team. 

SALARY: 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 

Application along with two written references and certified copies of documents pertaining to qualifications should be addressed to the captioned

Chief Personnel Officer, 

Human Resource Management Department 

P. O. Box 186, Church Street, Basseterre 

and copied by email to finsec@gov.kn and humanresources@gov.kn. 

. The deadline for receipt of applications will be February 10, 202 5 at 4:00 pm. 

Only the candidates with the best qualifications and experience will be notified and shortlisted for interview.