Senior Economist (Training and Capacity Building Institute)
Organization: Arab Monetary Fund
Opening Date: Monday, December 23, 2024 - 12:00
Closing Date: Monday, June 30, 2025 - 12:00
The Arab Monetary Fund aims to onboard a Senior Economist in the Capacity Development and Innovation Department, reporting to the Training and Capacity Building Institute Director.
Job Purpose
The Senior Economist is responsible for supporting the Training and Capacity Building Institute by conducting economic research and analysis to advise training and development programs. This role involves synthesizing economic data and trends to design educational materials, policy-oriented training programs, workshops, and seminars that enhance the economic understanding and capabilities of member countries.
Key Accountability Areas and Activities
- Contribute to the development and implementation of methodologies for assessing training needs across member countries, aligning with the Institute's strategic objectives.
- Engage with stakeholders, including member country representatives and internal departments, to gather information on training requirements.
- Conduct gap analysis to identify capacity building needs and prioritize training areas.
- Design and develop relevant training programs, ensuring content effectiveness.
- Tailor training programs to meet specific needs and roles of participants.
- Implement quality assurance processes in training content and delivery.
- Deliver or coordinate training sessions via workshops, seminars, online courses, or blended learning formats.
- Develop evaluation mechanisms to assess training effectiveness and gather feedback for improvement.
- Foster partnerships with regional training centers, international organizations, and academic institutions.
- Coordinate capacity-building efforts with partners to maximize impact.
- Promote knowledge exchange and collaborative initiatives.
- Establish mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating training impact, sharing findings for continuous improvement.
- Contribute to research activities, including studies and publications relevant to policy priorities.
- Develop training materials and publications to disseminate knowledge.
- Mentor junior economists and staff, conducting training sessions to enhance skills.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support institute objectives.
- Gain insights into local market development and leverage opportunities to enhance stakeholder management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in economic analysis or finance, preferably in international financial institutions, research organizations, or central banks.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or related fields.
- Master's degree in economics, finance, or related fields.
- Excellent communication and writing skills in Arabic and English; proficiency in French is a strong advantage.
We offer an attractive benefits package, including a tax-free salary, allowances for housing, furniture, air tickets, schooling, and comprehensive medical insurance.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.