Senior Economist

The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Senior Economist to join its Surveillance and Financing Department in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role involves contributing to economic surveillance, policy advice, and research to support member countries' economic stability and growth. Join us to make a significant impact on regional economic development.

Looking for a Senior Economist at Arab Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates? This role focuses on the day-to-day work of a Senior Economist.

Job description: The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Senior Economist to join its Surveillance and Financing Department. Key Responsibilities • Contribute to the preparation of economic surveillance reports, country assessments, and policy

Company Overview

The Arab Monetary Fund is a Regional Arab Organisation founded in 1976, with operations commencing in 1977. It comprises 22 member countries and aims to correct balance of payments issues, remove payment restrictions, enhance monetary cooperation, develop Arab financial markets, and facilitate trade among its members. AMF is committed to fostering economic stability and growth across the Arab region.

Quick Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: phd-doctorate

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of economic surveillance reports, country assessments, and policy notes for member countries.
• Conduct macroeconomic, financial sector, debt sustainability, and risk analyses to support economic reform programs.
• Develop economic indicators, forecasting models, and analytical tools for policy assessment and surveillance.
• Provide policy advice and technical assistance on macroeconomic and structural reforms.
• Lead and contribute to research studies on regional and global economic and financial issues.
• Monitor economic developments and provide forward-looking policy recommendations to support sustainable growth and economic stability.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in economics, finance, research, or policy advisory roles.
• Proven expertise in macroeconomic analysis, econometrics, economic modeling, and forecasting.
• Strong proficiency in statistical and econometric software, including EViews, STATA, MATLAB, Python, R, and related tools.
• Demonstrated experience in economic research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in Arabic and English; French language skills are an advantage.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading regional financial institution.
• Engage in impactful economic research and policy advisory.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of experts from member countries.
• Contribute to the economic stability and development of the Arab region.
• Build and maintain relationships with key governmental and financial institutions.