Senior Economist — Maghreb Policy & Financing

Arab Monetary Fund; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab Monetary Fund is seeking a senior economist to lead high-level economic analysis and policy advisory in support of lending programs and reform efforts. The role involves risk assessment, debt sustainability analysis, and preparation of policy notes for country authorities.

The candidate will conduct macroeconomic research, contribute to surveillance reports, and assist in technical assistance and capacity building for member countries.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in economic or financial sector policy, preferably in international financial institutions, central banks, or ministries of finance.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Finance, or a related field.
• Strong experience in macroeconomic analysis, economic modeling, and policy advisory.

Responsibilities

• Assess the economic and financial eligibility of member countries requesting financing in line with AMF lending policies, including risk and debt sustainability analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation of policy notes highlighting economic challenges and recommending reform measures.
• Participate in consultations with member country officials to discuss and agree on economic reform programs.
• Provide economic and financial analysis, and assist in drafting letters of intent and required reports.
• Prepare monitoring reports on the progress of economic programs and reform implementation.
• Support the preparation of economic surveillance and country reports to provide forward-looking policy advice and promote sustainable growth.

Skills

Macroeconomic analysis

Economic modeling

Policy advisory

Certifications in economics

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Job description

Arab Monetary Fund is seeking a senior economist to lead high-level economic analysis and policy advisory in support of lending programs and reform efforts. The role involves risk assessment, debt sustainability analysis, and preparation of policy notes for country authorities.

The candidate will conduct macroeconomic research, contribute to surveillance reports, and assist in technical assistance and capacity building for member countries.