Senior Officer, Technical Assistance - Arab Monetary Fund

The Arab Monetary Fund is seeking a Senior Officer on the Capacity Development and Innovation Department, reporting to the Division Chief, Technical Assistance.

Arab Monetary Fund

Monday, December 23, 2024 - Monday, June 30, 2025

The Senior Technical Assistance Officer will coordinate, deliver technical assistance and peer to peer activities in central banking and financial sector development. Responsibilities include conducting research, developing and implementing technical assistance programs and initiatives, and overseeing the overall work of the section.

• Identify and propose improvements to the section's policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and deliver high quality, cost effective results.
• Contribute to the management and enhancement of the section's administrative record management system in accordance with organizational policies.
• Prepare project proposals, coordinating input from internal subject matter experts and, where appropriate, external experts and international or regional partners.
• Organize and lead technical assistance missions, manage project components, coordinate team member contributions and secure quality assurance reviews and production of comprehensive technical assistance reports.
• Ensure consistent follow up with countries on technical assistance reports and recommendations, tracking progress with measurable indicators and compiling data to support project monitoring and impact evaluation.
• Assess the effectiveness of technical assistance recommendations, identifying any necessary mitigation measures or additional support as needed.
• Organize and actively participate in policy workshops and events, providing technical expertise to support negotiation and refinement of policy proposals.
• Prepare detailed policy proposals and frameworks based on in depth research and analysis, aligning them with regional economic objectives and international best practices.
• Conduct research on various aspects of economic stability and sustainable development, such as market trends, regulatory changes, and digital transformation.
• Ensure operational activities are executed within the allocated budget and timelines, identifying issues, gathering data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions as needed.
• Leverage lessons learned from field experience to identify improvements in the section's policies, implementing procedures and controls across all areas of activity to meet procedural requirements and deliver high quality, cost effective results.
• Communicate with internal and external audiences regarding technical assistance policies and projects, contributing to the preparation and dissemination of information and promoting the fund's mandate for delivering capacity development programs.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders (e.g., consultants) to support the section's objectives.
• Facilitate cross departmental collaboration to integrate project efforts effectively, addressing interdepartmental challenges and promoting a unified approach to technical assistance program execution.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial sector policy development with exposure to program management. Regional and international experience is a solid advantage.
• Master's degree in monetary economics, financial economics, law, international relations, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in economics, law, international relations, or a related field.
• 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 and air ticket, schooling, and comprehensive medical insurance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mid Senior level

Full time

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