Economist/Senior Economist, WAEMU, African Department
About The Position
The African Department has an opening for a Fungible Macroeconomist to work on the WAEMU desk. The WAEMU monetary union includes 8 countries, including fragile states, low-income countries and frontier markets. As such the position qualifies for the LIC/Fragile states career requirements. Most countries are under or interested in an IMF program, which would be handled by the respective country team in the region. The economist will be part of a team conducting the annual Regional Discussion (equivalent to an AIV Consultations, but at the regional level), and a Staff Visit, hence 2 missions a year. The next Regional Discussion will be in February 2027 (the last one was in February 2026 with an expected board meeting in mid- May). The main counterparts are the regional central bank (BCEAO), the financial supervisor, and the WAEMU Commission. The selected candidate will be involved—jointly with the rest of the team—in the analysis of all sectors of the economy as well as contribute to policy discussions and document drafting. The team also organizes monthly meetings with all 8 WAEMU country teams. He/she will also be expected to carry out research and analytical work on the region, and if interested contribute to the analytical networks of the department. The country team provides an excellent work environment that encourages initiative and independent thinking, combined with efforts to ensure good work-life balance. The W1 division covers the following countries: Guinea Bissau, Mali, Senegal, The Gambia, and WAEMU.
Requirements
- Strong background in macroeconomics.
- Good knowledge of Fund policies and practices.
- Strong interest in analytical work and cross-country surveillance.
- Excellent drafting skills.
- Ability to manage time well.
- Sound analytical and data management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- French fluency is highly welcome but not essential.
Responsibilities
- Conducting the annual Regional Discussion and a Staff Visit.
- Analysis of all sectors of the economy.
- Contributing to policy discussions and document drafting.
- Organizing monthly meetings with all 8 WAEMU country teams.
- Carrying out research and analytical work on the region.
- Contributing to the analytical networks of the department.
Benefits
- Excellent work environment that encourages initiative and independent thinking.
- Efforts to ensure good work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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