Senior Economist, Maghreb

Arab Monetary Fund; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional economic organization is seeking a Senior Economist to support the development and implementation of macroeconomic policies and research initiatives. This role demands strong expertise in fiscal and monetary policies, economic analysis, and effective communication skills in both Arabic and English. The organization offers a competitive, tax-free salary alongside benefits such as housing and medical insurance.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Comprehensive medical insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in fiscal and monetary policy.
• Expertise in economic indicators and macroeconomic stability.
• Fluent in Arabic and English; French is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic analysis and develop policy recommendations.
• Draft detailed policy proposals aligned with regional objectives.
• Mentor associate economists and support capacity building.

Skills

Economic analysis

Policy development

Communication skills

Statistical forecasting

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in macroeconomics or related field

Master’s degree or PhD in macroeconomics or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

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

Key Accountability Areas and Activities

The key activities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Conduct day-to-day activities in line with stipulated policies and procedures.
• Conduct 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.
• Contribute to establishing 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 policies that affect the member countries’ present or prospective BOP or domestic stability.
• Identify the roots and drivers of fragility, considering capacity constraints and limited data availability.
• Contribute to capacity building activities through training, workshops, and technical assistance.
• Contribute to the research activities of the AMF, 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.
• Work and collaborate effectively with relevant internal (e.g. departments / divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g. service providers).
• Develop and maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and development partners.
• Contribute to the various work streams of the institution, including the AMF’s analytical and research work on core and emerging global themes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in one of the following areas is required:
• Fiscal policies and management, including macro-fiscal policy, tax and customs policy and administration, public financial management, including expenditure policy and administration, public investment management, and cash and debt management
• Macroprudential, monetary and exchange rate policies, including central banking and financial system policies, operations, and stability, financial market development, debt management and debt markets, and sovereign wealth funds
• Bachelor’s degree in macroeconomics, economics, public finance, international trade, or related fields is required
• Master’s degree or PhD in macroeconomics, economics, public finance, international trade, or related field is 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 as housing, furniture and air ticket, schooling, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.