Economist/Senior Economist (Central African Republic) - AFRC1

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The African Department’s Central I Division is looking to hire a Fungible Macroeconomist to work on the Central African Republic (CAR)—a fragile and conflict‑affected state (FCS) and member of the CEMAC currency union.

CAR confronts complex policy challenges, including low domestic‑revenue mobilization, severe debt vulnerabilities, and deep‑rooted structural impediments. Following the recent expiration of the ECF arrangement, CAR is set to embark on a successor Fund‑supported program which will be anchored within a new joint IMF‑WB 10‑year strategic framework. This framework aims to durably tackle underlying fragilities and imbalances, substantially reduce debt‑distress risks, and supporting strong and inclusive growth. In line with the FCS Strategy, the Fund has been delivering extensive technical assistance to CAR, particular in fiscal policy.

The CAR assignment is an exciting opportunity to participate in the negotiation of a new arrangement and develop—or deepen—comprehensive program experience, join a team shaping a new and far‑reaching collaborative initiative with the WB, and meet the LIC‑FCS operational experience requirement. It also provides strong visibility in AFR and across the Fund, along with exposure to a substantial capacity‑development agenda. In addition, the country team provides an excellent work environment that encourages initiative and independent thinking, combined with efforts to ensure good work-life balance.

The selected candidate is expected to oversee the real sector and the work on selected structural fiscal issues. The candidate will be expected to contribute to, and in some cases lead, the preparation of team outputs and to deliver high-quality analytical work. The economist is expected to travel to the country as a member of the CAR team and participate in missions, numbering about four per year.Additional responsibilities include reviewing departmental and Fund-wide policy papers, as well as contributing to cross-country and regional analytical work.

Central I Division comprises the following countries: Cameroon, CAR, CEMAC, Chad, and Equatorial Guinea.

Relevant questions can be directed to CAR’s Mission Chief, Nazim Belhocine, Deputy Division Chief.

Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum qualifications set forth in the job standards, the successful candidate(s) must have a strong background in macroeconomics with good knowledge of Fund policies and practices. He/she should have excellent writing skills, sound analytical, data management and quantitative skills, strong organizing skills and adaptability to meet tight deadlines and carry a substantial workload, and strong interpersonal and communications skills to foster effective work relations with authorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Working knowledge of French would be a strong advantage, but is not required.

Department:

AFRC1 African Department Central I Division

Hiring For:

A11, A12, A13, A14

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.