Economist- Economic Affairs

Main tasks:

Contribute to and develop the flagship reports issued by the Arab Monetary Fund (such as the Joint Arab Economic Report and the Arab Economic Outlook Report).

Conduct comprehensive, high-quality research studies on various economic issues relevant to the Arab Monetary Fund's strategic objectives using advanced econometric models and analytical techniques.

Providing in-depth and timely analysis of global and regional economic developments, policy implications, and potential risks to support the Arab Monetary Fund's role in providing advice and technical assistance to member states.

Promote a culture of research innovation and intellectual curiosity within the division and explore innovative methodologies, methods, data sources, and methods to enhance the department's work.

Contributing to the Fund's training and capacity-building activity by providing training courses and workshops in areas related to the Fund's work. This includes preparing training materials, giving lectures, evaluating participants, etc.

Active participation in implementing activities related to the various initiatives that the Fund is working on, including technical participation in the work of the committees and technical work teams emanating from the Council of Governors of Central Banks, the Arab Monetary Institutions, the Council of Arab Ministers of Finance, and the various economic activities organized by the AMF.

Teamwork and cooperation with colleagues in the department and outside it.

Carrying out the technical and administrative tasks assigned to him, ensuring that tight deadlines are met and high performance is maintained under pressure.

Professional qualifications and required experiences:

Must be a citizen of Arab countries.

Educational background: Holds a doctorate or master's degree in economics from an accredited university.

At least 7 years of experience in economics and finance that qualifies him to carry out key tasks, preferably in ministries of finance, central banks, regional and international institutions similar to the Arab Monetary Fund, research centers, or universities.

Technical skills:

Deep knowledge of econometrics, economic modeling, statistical data analysis, methods for preparing economic forecasts, and statistical software (STATA, EVIEWS, SPSS, etc.). Knowledge of modern software such as (R and Python) is a distinct plus.

Familiarity with formulating macroeconomic policies to achieve macroeconomic goals and their interaction mechanisms.

Ability to conduct in-depth economic analysis and develop policy recommendations to support decision-makers.

The candidate must have recent studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals in the field of economics and finance.

The ability to train in areas of specialization related to the Fund's work.

Proficiency in Arabic and English, spoken and written, is a basic requirement, and knowledge of the French language is helpful.