Local Economist – Jordan

About the role

The IMF Resident Representative Office in Amman seeks a qualified Local Economist to monitor and analyze Jordan’s macroeconomic developments. The appointment is for one year with possible renewal.

Key responsibilities

• Systematically monitor, assess and evaluate economic and political developments in Jordan, focusing on production, prices, financial sector, fiscal issues and balance of payments.
• Provide IMF staff with accurate, up‑to‑date information on macroeconomic performance and maintain related databases.
• Collect, analyse data and produce written and statistical outputs, including program notes for visiting missions.
• Support institutional capacity building and monitor technical assistance provided by the Fund.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national technical staff, donor institutions, IFIs and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the IMF communications department on outreach and communication strategies.

Required profile

• MA or PhD in macroeconomics, financial economics or related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in econometrics, statistics or finance.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities, with excellent spreadsheet and data‑analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently under the Resident Representative’s supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Excel
• R
• Stata
• Matlab
• Python
• Julia
• EViews
• SAS
• RATS