Principal Economist

Job Purpose

Key Accountability Areas And Activities

• The key activities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Evaluate economic and financial eligibility of member countries seeking financing, in line with AMF’s Lending Policy and risk assessment guidelines.
• Draft macroeconomic and financial policy notes to support reform program design.
• Lead consultations with member country officials to define policy priorities and gain consensus on reform initiatives.
• Monitor implementation of agreed reforms, tracking performance and macroeconomic developments.
• Provide technical assistance and strategic economic policy advice to support macroeconomic stability and reform planning.
• Participate in internal and external economic committees, contributing policy recommendations aligned with AMF’s strategic direction.
• Prepare policy briefs, discussion papers, and advisory notes addressing fiscal, monetary, and structural challenges.
• Conduct advanced research on global, regional, and national macroeconomic developments to inform policy and lending decisions.
• Analyze risks related to fiscal sustainability, inflation, debt, and external imbalances, proposing mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to internal knowledge products and economic bulletins aligned with AMF’s regional surveillance efforts.
• Design and deliver training courses, workshops, and technical assistance programs on macroeconomic policy design, public finance, and reform implementation.
• Mentor and support junior economists in research, modelling, and policy evaluation activities.
• Develop learning content in coordination with the Training Institute to build institutional capacity in member states.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal methodologies, policies, and risk registers related to economic analysis and reform monitoring.
• Ensure methodological rigor and quality assurance in research outputs and policy evaluations.
• Propose improvements in data collection, analysis tools, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Liaise with ministries of finance, central banks, international financial institutions (IFIs), and regional economic forums to advance AMF’s strategic policy agenda.
• Represent AMF in conferences, working groups, and policy dialogues, communicating economic positions and research findings.
• Promote knowledge-sharing initiatives and alignment with global best practices.

Qualifications And Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience for Master’s degree holders, or 3–6 years for Ph.D. holders, in macroeconomic policy analysis at the national or regional level, preferably within a central bank, ministry of finance, or international financial institution. Experience in academia or research institutes is also acceptable if combined with practical exposure to macroeconomic policymaking.
• Proven ability to engage effectively and diplomatically with authorities in member countries, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills in high-level policy discussions.
• An advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in economics or a related field.
• We offer an attractive package of benefits aligned with our employment policies, including a tax-free salary and supplementary allowances as housing, furniture and air ticket, schooling, and comprehensive medical insurance.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.