Principal Economist, Surveillance & Financing

The Principal Economist

Key Accountabilitie

• sEvaluate 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 in member countries requesting financing
• .Contribute to consultations with member countries’ officials to define policy priorities and gain consensus on reform initiatives
• .Monitor the implementation of agreed reforms, tracking performance and macroeconomic developments
• .Contribute to the enhancement of AMF lending policies and procedures, and risk registers related to lending and surveillance activities
• .Contribute to AMF surveillance activities by preparing policy briefs, discussion papers, and advisory notes addressing fiscal, monetary, and structural challenges
• .Analyze country-level risks related to fiscal sustainability, inflation, debt, and external imbalances, proposing mitigation strategies and policy measures
• .Provide technical assistance and strategic economic policy advice to support macroeconomic stability and reform planning
• .Participate in internal and external economic committees, contributing to policy recommendations aligned with AMF’s strategic direction
• .Conduct advanced research on global, regional, and national macroeconomic developments to inform policy and lending decisions
• .Contribute to internal knowledge products and economic flagship reports aligned with AMF’s regional surveillance efforts
• .Ensure methodological rigor and quality assurance in research outputs and policy evaluations
• .Propose improvements in data collection, analysis tools, and cross-departmental collaboration
• .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
• .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
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• Knowledge and Experien
• ceMinimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience for Master’s degree holders, or 5–7 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 institutio
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Experience

• in academia or research institutes is also acceptable if combined with practical exposure to macroeconomic policymakin
• g.Proven ability to engage effectively and diplomatically with authorities in member countries, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills in high-level policy discussion
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Experience

Educat

• ionMaster’s degree or Ph.D. in Economics, Macroeconomics, Public Finance, or related fiel
• ds.