Econometrician: Macro Forecasting & Policy Modeling

Central Bank of Oman; Ruwi; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bank of Oman is seeking an Econometrician to expand in-house modelling and forecasting capabilities. The role involves developing statistical models for country and sector indicators, and presenting analyses to senior staff and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong econometric knowledge, post-graduate qualifications, and experience with time-series methods and software such as MATLAB, R, and SAS. The position supports collaboration with national and international bodies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MSc in Economics, Econometrics, Monetary/Financial Economics, Statistics, or related field from a reputable university.
• Experience applying econometric modeling techniques; relevant post-graduate experience is desirable.
• Strong ability to communicate complex analyses clearly in reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand modelling capacity; integrate advanced statistics into models for macroeconomic forecasting.
• Estimate and re-estimate model equations; select specifications that reflect macro behavior.
• Train staff on economic modelling concepts and practical tool usage.
• Collaborate with national and international agencies to enhance modelling performance.
• Prepare technical documentation and present results to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Econometrics

Time series

Data analysis

MATLAB/R

Communication

English

Education

MSc/PhD in Economics

Tools

EViews

SAS

MATLAB

R

Stata

Python

Job description

Central Bank of Oman is seeking an Econometrician to expand in-house modelling and forecasting capabilities. The role involves developing statistical models for country and sector indicators, and presenting analyses to senior staff and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong econometric knowledge, post-graduate qualifications, and experience with time-series methods and software such as MATLAB, R, and SAS. The position supports collaboration with national and international bodies.