Economist, Fiscal Affairs - Arab Monetary Fund

Economist, Fiscal Affairs – Arab Monetary Fund

Job Purpose
The Economist is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of policy recommendations and procedures aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability and economic integration of member countries. This includes fiscal, monetary, exchange and financial sector policies. The role involves conducting studies and research activities, contributing to training and technical assistance, synthesizing economic data and trends for surveillance, and designing sound policy advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct day‑to‑day activities in line with stipulated policies and procedures.
• Perform economic analysis and maintain effective communication with related departments and other relevant units internally and externally.
• Contribute to developing meaningful economic indicators, tools, and models to produce macroeconomic forecasts and policy advice.
• Establish institutional views on various policy issues.
• Develop well‑tailored policy advice considering capacity constraints and limited data availability.
• Draft detailed policy proposals and frameworks based on thorough research and analysis, ensuring alignment with regional economic objectives and best international practices.
• Conduct impact assessments of existing and proposed policies to determine their efficacy and areas for improvement, and present findings in policy review sessions.
• Design policies to tackle economic and financial challenges that affect the member countries’ BOP or domestic stability.
• Identify the roots and drivers of fragility, considering capacity constraints and limited data availability.
• Lead capacity‑building activities through training, workshops, and technical assistance.
• Contribute to the AMF’s research activities—including studies and publications relevant to policy priorities in member countries.
• Develop training‑related publications and materials to disseminate knowledge and best practices.
• Guide and mentor associate economists.
• Collaborate effectively with relevant internal (e.g., departments/divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g., service providers).
• Maintain effective relationships with national authorities and development partners.
• Contribute to various work streams of the institution, including the AMF’s analytical and research work on core and emerging global themes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in fiscal policies and management, including macro‑fiscal policy, tax and customs policy and administration, public financial management, public investment management, and cash and debt management.
• Bachelor’s degree in macroeconomics, economics, public finance, international trade, or related fields.
• Master’s degree or PhD in macroeconomics, economics, public finance, international trade, or related field preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in Arabic and English. French as a third language is a solid advantage.

We offer an attractive package of benefits aligned with our employment policies, including a tax‑free salary and supplementary allowances such as housing, furniture, airfare, schooling, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.