Economist / Senior Economist (Macroeconomics) - Oman - MCDDD
About The Position
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an Economist/Senior Economist to work on Oman within the Middle East and Central Asia Department, Division D. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in surveillance of a country undergoing significant economic reforms and facing policy-relevant challenges. Oman has made substantial progress in its reform agenda, but further efforts are needed in economic diversification and job creation, especially as hydrocarbon resources are projected to deplete. Key policy discussions involve maintaining fiscal discipline, modernizing the monetary policy framework, and accelerating economic transformation by addressing the public sector's footprint. Oman's economy has demonstrated resilience due to its strategic location and prudent policies. The selected candidate will be involved in all aspects of the work, including macroeconomic analysis, coordinating the macro-framework, drafting reports, managing desk responsibilities, and liaising with various stakeholders. The role also involves contributing to the division's analytical work on GCC countries, preparing briefing materials for management visits, and reviewing departmental papers. Opportunities exist to participate in policy groups and contribute to broader analytical and policy initiatives within the department. Division D covers Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
Requirements
- Proven analytical and drafting skills
- Sound judgement
- Versatile operational experience with Fund policy advice
- Strong knowledge of Fund policies and procedures
- Attention to detail
- Solid organizational and planning skills
- Adaptability to meet tight deadlines and carry a substantial workload
- Strong interpersonal, communications, and diplomatic skills
- Ability to foster good relations with the authorities
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across the Fund
Responsibilities
- Conducting macroeconomic analysis
- Coordinating the macro-framework
- Drafting of reports
- Attending to all other desk responsibilities, including review work, action items and requests
- Liaising with other departments and stakeholders
- Contributing to the work of the division, including analytical work on topics relevant to the GCC
- Preparation of briefing books for management visits to the region
- Reviewing departmental and Fund papers
- Engaging in MCD policy groups
- Contributing to broader analytical and policy work within the department
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
