## VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT — ECONOMIST, IMF Resident Representative Office for Jordan

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### Position overview
- Full-time position based in Amman.
- Role: Economist to assist the IMF Resident Representative in analyzing and reporting on Jordan’s macroeconomic development and policies, tracking implementation of the IMF-supported Extended Fund Facility, supporting an extensive capacity building program for the country, and providing support in outreach activities and to visiting missions.
- Additional coverage: regular reporting on economic developments in Syria including data collection.
- Expected attributes: ability to work independently under the supervision of the Resident Representative, flexible and collaborative attitude, proven ability to work under tight deadlines and heavy workload, high motivation, and strong integrity.
- Preferable start: as soon as possible.

### Main responsibilities
- Monitor and report on economic and political developments in Jordan and Syria; prepare regular background reports for HQ (in English).
- Collect and analyze macroeconomic data and trends for Syria, especially with regards to prices and output, fiscal developments, monetary, and balance of payments sectors and financial sector issues.
- Collect and analyze macroeconomic data and trends for Jordan, especially with regards to the monetary and financial sector, including on progress in structural reforms.
- Monitor regional economic and humanitarian developments from Amman, including by liaising with the international donor community, particularly with regards to the Syrian refugee population.
- Provide support to the Resident Representative’s outreach activities.
- Organize and participate in meetings and maintain contacts on a regular basis with technical representatives of the government, the central bank, international organizations, donors’ community, civil society, and the private sector and other relevant stakeholders; prepare written reports on main issues of discussion and outcomes.
- Provide support to the Resident Representative on technical assistance related issues and respond to regular requests for information from headquarters.
- Perform other duties as required and assist in the smooth functioning of the office.

### Required qualifications
- Master’s degree in Economics or other relevant fields. A good knowledge of economic issues relevant to Jordan is an advantage.
- Five or more years of relevant work experience, either in the private sector, academia, government, central bank, or other international organizations.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
- Excellent spreadsheet and data analysis skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with others.

### Application instructions and contact
- For information on Fund activities in Jordan: https://www.imf.org/en/Countries/ResRep/JOR
- Interested candidates who match the above criteria are requested to send their CV along with a cover letter in English to Sana Almunizel (SAlmunizel@imf.org) no later than November 20, 2022.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

*International Monetary Fund — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Economist, Resident Representative Office for Jordan*

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