Director Economic Department Full-time Job

The Economic Department is composed of three divisions:

Lending Division: In charge of developing and monitoring the performance of economic reform programs that are essential to the AMF lending activities.

Financial Sector Development Division: In charge of developing different aspects of the financial systems in member states, including through technical assistance.

Research and Statistics Division: In charge of conducting policy-oriented research that addresses policy challenges and priorities of member countries. It also manages the AMF economic and financial statistical data and helps member countries in building capacity in statistical areas.

The department also serves as the Technical Secretary for the Council of Arab Central Banks Governors and the Councils of Arab Ministers of Finance.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will oversee the work of the three divisions and report to the Counsellor/ Chief Economist. His/Her main responsibilities will include:

Overseeing and driving forward the department's analytical work program with a focus on high-quality economic analysis of macroeconomic trends and emerging economic risks in the Arab region. Overseeing and coordinating analysis to assess the impacts of specific risks on the region's economies and proposing appropriate policy responses.

Supervise the work of high-quality policy-oriented research that is relevant to policymakers in the region.

Review the design and implementation of economic reform programs and lending activities to ensure that they serve as a vehicle to enhance macroeconomic stability.

Coordinating engagement and collaboration between the department and other AMF departments, including investment and capacity institute departments, to enhance the AMF’s strategic and business activities to ensure the achievement of its mandate.

Overseeing the development of the statistical database and the delivery of technical assistance.

Overseeing and supporting Economic Department staff career development.

Collaborating with key external partners of international and regional financial and economic institutions to advance the AMF work agenda.

Qualifications:

Hold Arab nationality.

Education: Hold a Ph.D. in Economics or Finance from a reputable university.

Experience: At least 15 years of senior-level experience in public/government institutions (e.g., central bank or ministry of finance) or international organizations. Proven experience in addressing high-level national authorities and conveying highly technical issues, with a clear understanding of political economy issues. Proven ability to conduct policy-relevant research and provide advice on macroeconomic management, with a particular focus on policy at the national level. Strong econometrics and quantitative analysis skills.

Publications: Recent impactful publications on economic issues relevant to the Arab region and other emerging and developing regions as evidenced by published work related to macroeconomic stability, growth, and development.

Languages: Proficiency in Arabic and English. Knowledge of French would be desirable. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presenting complex analyses to non-specialist audiences.

Others: Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments and adjust to a variety of complex evolving tasks to meet deadlines. Willingness to travel and outstanding interpersonal skills. Supervisory capacity.

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