Economist at IMF AFRITAC East May 2025

Economist

Ajira Mpya IMF / AFRITAC East May 2025

Economist at IMF / AFRITAC East May 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Economist Position in AFRITAC East
The
IMF Regional Technical Assistance Center for East Africa (AFRITAC East)
is a collaborative venture between the International Monetary Fund
(IMF), its member countries, and bilateral and multilateral development
partners. AFRITAC East provides capacity development support (technical
assistance and training) to Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda,
South Sudan, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), and Uganda, in areas of IMF
expertise.

The Economist works closely with the Center Director,
playing an important role in managing the Center’s work plan,
supporting the implementation of the IMF results-based management
framework, supporting outreach activities, and contributing to the main
publications and analyses. S/he also supports resident advisors (RAs,
the Center’s experts) in their activities of capacity development (CD).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work
  Plan and Budget Support: Assists the Center Director in preparing and
  monitoring the implementation of the annual work plan and budget, as
  well as in preparing periodic reports to the Steering Committee.
• Report Preparation: Contributes to the preparation of the annual and mid-year reports.
• Outreach
  Publications: Contributes to outreach publications, playing a key role
  in the preparation of the quarterly newsletter and the management of the
  Center’s website and Facebook page.
• Results-Based Management: Supports the implementation of the results-based management (RBM) framework.
• Research
  and Presentations: Provides supporting research and presentations for
  the RAs’ regional workshops and assists them with outreach activities.
• Data
  Analysis: Analyzes economic time series data and defines data needs and
  requirements for use by the Center Director and RAs.
• Economic
  Information Management: Independently researches, collects, and compiles
  information on member countries; maintains and updates quantitative and
  qualitative economic, financial, or statistical databases.
• Ongoing Development: Keeps abreast of developments with respect to IMF CD policies and IMF work in member countries.
• Other Duties: Performs other related duties as required.

Results-Based Management (RBM) Responsibilities
The main duties of the Economist in RBM are:

• Training:
  Training of staff on RBM methodology and systems, particularly IMF
  Capacity Development Management and Administration Program (CDMAP).
• Logframe Development: Supporting the development of logframes.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analysis of RBM data and reporting.
• Feedback
  and Issues Resolution: Providing feedback to the Center Director and
  IMF headquarters on issues affecting RBM implementation at the Center.

Competencies Required
Professional Competence:

• Knowledge
  of econometric and statistical analysis techniques, database
  management, and related principles underlying IMF economic work.
• Ability to interpret and present statistical information.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles.

Program/Task Management:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability
  to anticipate, adjust to, and prioritize a variety of complex, evolving
  tasks, mastering unfamiliar work quickly in a committed fashion.

Communication:

• Strong communication skills, including effective listening, persuasive speaking, and clear, concise writing.

Teamwork:

• Proven
  ability to develop effective relationships within/outside the office,
  and to promote collaboration and guide junior staff within the team to
  meet unit objectives.
• Ability to work with a range of senior professionals from various backgrounds.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Requirements: MA/MS (Economics/Finance) in economics, finance, or statistics.
• Work
  Experience: Two or more years of relevant work experience (e.g.,
  econometrics, statistics, finance) or equivalent experience.
• Technical
  Proficiency: Proficiency in software applications is required,
  particularly Excel, Teams, and database management tools. Knowledge of
  econometrics packages such as Eviews, MATLAB, STATA, and R, together
  with knowledge of statistical and econometrics techniques and
  macroeconomic relationships, is an asset.
• Language Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in English with excellent writing skills.

The position is based at AFRITAC East’s headquarters in Dar es Salaam.
The initial appointment is for one year, with the potential of being
extended to a multi-year contract. The starting date is expected to be
in July.

How to Apply and Deadline
This is Full-time
Job, Interested participants are required to submit their applications
(cover letter and curriculum vitae) to the Center Director, IMF AFRITAC
East, Dar es Salaam, via email at afeweb@imf.org not later than 26th May 2025.
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Homepage To Get Relevant Information. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted for an interview to be organized by the Center Director,
IMF AFRITAC East.