Economist, Fiscal Affairs

Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct analytical research on fiscal policy, public finance developments, and fiscal reforms across member states.

Analyze government revenues, expenditures, fiscal balances, and debt sustainability.

Prepare macro-fiscal assessments, fiscal policy notes, and country briefs for surveillance missions.

Develop fiscal projections, debt sustainability analyses (DSA), and scenario simulations.

Assess fiscal risks, including contingent liabilities, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and public sector exposures.

Analyze the fiscal impact of macroeconomic shocks and policy reforms.

Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal fiscal models and analytical tools.

Support technical assistance missions related to budgeting, tax policy, expenditure efficiency, and public financial management.

Draft policy recommendations aligned with AMF priorities and international standards (IMF, OECD).

Participate in regional workshops, committees, and capacity-building activities.

Collaborate with internal teams (Surveillance, Research, Forecasting) to ensure integrated policy outputs.

Maintain effective working relationships with Ministries of Finance, Central Banks, and regional institutions.

Ensure compliance with AMF policies, governance frameworks, and quality standards.

Identify opportunities to improve analytical processes, methodologies, and reporting quality.

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 5–6 years of experience in fiscal policy, public finance, macro-fiscal analysis, or economic surveillance.

Proven experience in fiscal modelling, budget analysis, and debt sustainability analysis.

Experience with international organizations, Ministries of Finance, or Central Banks is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in economics, Public Finance, Macroeconomics, or a related field.

Master’s degree or PhD is preferred.

Certifications or training in Public Financial Management, Debt Management, or Macro-Fiscal Analysis are an advantage.

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