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The IMF–Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF), based in Kuwait, is seeking to recruit a Macroeconomics Resident Advisor. CEF is an office of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with a mandate to strengthen the capacity of officials from Arab League countries in economics, finance, and economic policymaking, primarily through the delivery of training courses, seminars, and related activities. This is a full-time position with an initial appointment term of two years (renewable) and carries a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. For non-residents of Kuwait, relocation and living allowances are provided.

CEF is seeking an experienced Macroeconomics Resident Advisor to join its economist team. The role involves delivering IMF training courses, contributing to curriculum development, supporting outreach and corporate activities, and conducting applied research aligned with CEF’s training mandate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Training Delivery: Deliver IMF training courses at introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, covering a broad range of topics within ICD’s curriculum, in collaboration with IMF headquarters. Teach public sector officials from Arab countries, particularly staff from central banks, ministries of finance, and other economic policy institutions. 

• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development of new and updated course materials relevant to the region, in close collaboration with IMF headquarters. Prepare pedagogical content, including lectures and quantitative case studies drawing on country experiences from the region.

• Outreach: Coordinate and contribute to seminars, webinars, and conferences on emerging and policy-relevant economic issues, in collaboration with IMF departments and regional and international partners. Support efforts to enhance CEF’s visibility and engagement in Kuwait and across the region.

• Corporate support: Lead and contribute to the preparation of quarterly newsletters and program-related documents that promote CEF’s role as a regional capacity development hub. Support other corporate and institutional activities, as required.    

• Research: Conduct applied research on economic issues relevant to CEF’s training mission. Engage with government agencies, regional institutions, academia, research institutes, and think tanks across the region to support knowledge exchange and collaboration.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have strong analytical skills in macroeconomics or finance, at least five years of practical experience with analyzing economic issues especially in emerging and developing countries, as well as a substantial experience and interest in teaching.

Experience in providing advanced training to public sector officials in applied macroeconomic policy issues, finance and econometrics would be highly desirable. Applicants should hold an advanced degree in economics or finance. Excellent teaching and communication skills and fluency in Arabic and English are essential.

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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.