Senior Economist, Frontier Research - Arab Monetary Fund

The Senior Economist is responsible for evaluating the impact of emerging economic and non economic policy issues affecting Arab economies, which include climate change, green finance, energy security, the digital economy, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), cybersecurity and public e services. The Senior Economist advances a forward looking research agenda, producing high impact publications and data driven insights to inform policymaking and collaborate with internal and external partners, leverages innovative tools such as AI and data analytics, and contributes to capacity building activities. This role plays a key part in supporting member countries to address complex challenges and promote sustainable economic growth.

• Integrate AI and ML across key sectors and public institutions through appropriate policies and legal frameworks to maximize AI benefits while managing risks, fostering digital economy solutions such as digital payments, regulations and digital identification systems.
• Contribute to developing climate change and energy policies that ensure energy security, economic competitiveness and carbon emission reduction, including a circular carbon economy.
• Lead the integration of AI and develop digital economy initiatives with strategic goals, policy advice and capacity building; contribute to research on climate and energy policies, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Maintain strong relationships with Arab countries and external partners through coordinating work and fostering cross divisional collaboration for effective project execution.
• Address urgent participant related challenges, providing timely responses and ensuring resource allocation aligns with AMF policies and operational needs.
• Design, lead and contribute to technical assistance programmes or the development of thematic trust funds related to frontier policy issues.
• Shape and advance the research agenda: develop and contribute to a research framework that assists member countries in addressing critical policy challenges, with a focus on areas such as climate change, green finance, energy security, AI and ML.
• Deliver high impact research and publications: conduct in depth research on emerging topics, publish findings in reputable journals and AMF publications, and collaborate on thematic studies and reports tackling pressing regional economic and financial issues.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends, technologies and best practices in the area of interest to the division.
• Introduce innovative methodologies and tools to enhance the knowledge and the effectiveness of policies adopted by member countries to address frontier issues.
• Design and implement tailored training programmes and capacity building initiatives for member countries, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with experts to continuously update and improve training curricula.
• Create and deliver courses on frontier research topics such as climate finance, energy transition and AI applications in economics for AMF member countries.
• Develop materials and organise workshops and roundtables to share research findings and enhance the capacity of member countries.
• Build a network of experts within and outside the region who could enhance the understanding of frontier topics and their impact and contribute to the policy debate about them.
• Establish strategic and collaborative relationships with relevant internal and external partnerships in a manner that supports the achievement of AMF's strategic objectives.

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in economics, preferably in central banks, ministries of economy or finance, ministries or institutions responsible for the digital economy, ministries of energy, or within international or regional financial institutions or research centres.
• A strong track record of publications in peer reviewed journals and delivering training courses with experience managing research projects is preferred.
• Quantitative and analytical expertise, including proficiency in AI and data analytics tools (e.g., Python, R) is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in economics, information technology and artificial intelligence or a related field.
• Master's degree in economics, information technology and artificial intelligence or a related field.
• Professional certificate (e.g., Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) by GARP, Certified Energy Manager (CEM) by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), Data Science and Machine Learning certifications by AWS) is preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in Arabic and English; French, as a third language, is a solid advantage.

We offer an attractive package of benefits aligned with our employment policies, including a tax free salary and supplementary allowances such as housing, furniture, air ticket, schooling and comprehensive medical insurance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.