Senior Economist: Frontier Research & AI Policy

Arab Monetary Fund; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Comprehensive medical insurance

Air ticket

Job summary

Arab Monetary Fund invites applications for a Senior Economist in the Capacity Development and Innovation Department. The role entails evaluating policy impacts on Arab economies, including AI, ML, climate policy, and digital finance.

You will drive a forward‑looking research program and publish findings to inform policymaking and capacity building. The candidate will lead technical assistance, develop thematic training, and foster collaborations with internal divisions and external partners to

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant economics experience.
• Strong publication track record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Experience delivering training courses and managing research projects.
• Proficiency in AI and data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R).
• Bachelor’s degree in economics or related field; Master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the impact of emerging policy issues affecting Arab economies.
• Develop and deliver high‑impact research and publications.
• Lead capacity‑building activities and technical assistance programs.
• Build networks with regional and international partners.
• Stay abreast of trends in AI, ML, climate policy and energy economics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quantitative methods

Communication skills

Fluent English

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics

Master’s degree in economics

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Arab Monetary Fund invites applications for a Senior Economist in the Capacity Development and Innovation Department. The role entails evaluating policy impacts on Arab economies, including AI, ML, climate policy, and digital finance.

You will drive a forward‑looking research program and publish findings to inform policymaking and capacity building. The candidate will lead technical assistance, develop thematic training, and foster collaborations with internal divisions and external partners to