The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking a Real Sector Statistics Advisor for its African Regional Technical Assistance Center in East Africa (AFRITAC East). Based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the successful candidate will support national accounts, price statistics and other real sector statistics programmes across eight East African countries.
Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | International Monetary Fund (IMF) |
| Position | Real Sector Statistics Advisor |
| Department | Statistics Department (STARE) |
| Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| Contract | Initial one-year appointment, extendable up to three years |
| Education | Master’s degree or PhD |
| Experience | At least 10 years of relevant professional experience |
| Specialization | National accounts statistics |
| Hiring Grades | A11, A12, A13, A14 |
Responsibilities
The advisor will:
- Plan and manage technical assistance in national accounts, price indices and other real sector statistics.
- Conduct country missions and regional training.
- Coordinate capacity development with IMF departments and international partners.
- Manage and support missions undertaken by short-term experts.
- Monitor and evaluate technical assistance activities.
- Prepare reports and support regional outreach activities.
The role requires regional travel and regular engagement with government statistical authorities.
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A master’s degree or PhD in economics, statistics or a related field.
- At least 10 years of professional experience in national accounts statistics.
- Expert knowledge of national accounts methodology and compilation.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong coordination, communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
Experience in balance of payments, international investment position, government finance, or monetary and financial statistics is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official IMF website and locate the vacancy through the IMF’s careers section. Review the full job description and application instructions before applying.
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