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The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an experienced and qualified expert to fill a resident macro-fiscal advisor position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The position requires strong macro‑fiscal analytical skills and experience in public finance, with a focus on macro-fiscal forecasting and modelling, fiscal risks, and macro-fiscal policy analysis.
The advisor will provide capacity development support to staff of the Macro-Fiscal Policy Deputyship (MFPD) at Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia. This will include hands-on support and training to: develop and refine forecasting and modelling tools that support and integrate with budget preparation; build macro-fiscal and fiscal risk analytical capabilities; enhance staff capacity to communicate macro-fiscal policy and analysis; and enhance budget documentation and the analytical reports of the MFPD.
The advisor will be expected to work proactively with staff of the MFPD to identify capacity development needs and actions to address them. Working with staff from IMF headquarters the advisor will also assist in coordinating and supporting complementary activities by short‑term experts.
The advisor's appointment will be for a period of one year with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability. The Advisor will report to FAD staff in Washington DC, which will in turn provide the Advisor with ongoing advice and support.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a university degree or equivalent (at least at master’s level), preferably in economics or finance, and at least four years of relevant professional experience. Arabic language skills would be an advantage but are not required for the position. Preference will be given to candidates with extensive practical experience (at least 10 years) in delivering capacity development and/or working in macro-fiscal analysis in finance ministries, central banks, or international institutions.
Candidates are expected to have relevant expertise in macro-fiscal forecasting, modelling and analysis and an understanding of fiscal frameworks and their integration with budget processes.
Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have strong analytical, policy and research skills, and be able to transfer technical knowledge, build and maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively. Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
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