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Senior Economist, Arabian PeninsulaArab Monetary Fund · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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Senior Economist, Arabian Peninsula

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-12 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Full-time Hybrid Banking Financial Services
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market AED 45,000–AED 65,000/mo

About the Company

Arab Monetary Fund is a Regional Arab Organization, Founded in 1976, and has started operations in 1977. Arab Monetary Fund is a Regional Arab Organisation, Founded in 1976, and has started operations in 1977. Member Countries (22) are: Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Somalia, Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Yemen, Comoros. The Arab Monetary Fund's main objectives are to correct and balance the payment of its member states, remove payment restrictions between members, improve Arab monetary cooperation, encourage the development of Arab financial markets (paving the way for a unified Arab currency), and to facilitate and promote trade between member states. Financial Services Specialties: Monetary cooperation, Financial assistance, Economic policy coordination, Regional development financing, Central banking support, Trade finance

Responsibilities

  • ● Contribute to the preparation of economic surveillance reports, country assessments, and policy notes for member countries.
  • ● Conduct macroeconomic, financial sector, debt sustainability, and risk analyses to support economic reform programs.
  • ● Develop economic indicators, forecasting models, and analytical tools for policy assessment and surveillance.
  • ● Provide policy advice and technical assistance on macroeconomic and structural reforms.
  • ● Lead and contribute to research studies on regional and global economic and financial issues.
  • ● Draft policy briefs, recommendations, and reports for senior stakeholders and policymakers.
  • ● Support the preparation of AMF flagship economic publications and reports.
  • ● Design and deliver training programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives for member countries.
  • ● Build and maintain effective relationships with government authorities, central banks, and international financial institutions.
  • ● Monitor economic developments and provide forward-looking policy recommendations to support sustainable growth and economic stability.

Requirements

  • ● Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related field from a recognized university.
  • ● Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in economics, finance, research, or policy advisory roles.
  • ● Proven expertise in macroeconomic analysis, econometrics, economic modeling, and forecasting.
  • ● Strong proficiency in statistical and econometric software, including EViews, STATA, MATLAB, Python, R, and related tools.
  • ● Demonstrated experience in economic research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
  • ● Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • ● Fluency in Arabic and English; French language skills are an advantage.