Specialist, Technical Assistance

works under the supervision of the Division Chief and, in collaboration with other units, coordinates and delivers technical assistance activities across public finance policies and management, central banking and financial sector development, data and statistics, and digital public infrastructure, while supporting related work of the division and relevant internal committees.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and support the planning, coordination, and delivery of

technical assistance activities across member countries, including the development and continuous refinement of technical assistance methodologies, tools, and materials in line with international best practices.

• Prepare and manage technical assistance and project proposals, coordinating inputs from internal experts, external consultants, and regional or international partners; organize and participate in technical assistance missions; and ensure quality assurance and timely production of high-quality technical assistance reports and policy notes.
• Provide expert technical and policy advice to member countries and support the implementation, follow-up, and evaluation of technical assistance recommendations, including tracking progress through measurable indicators, assessing effectiveness and impact, and proposing mitigation measures or additional support as needed.
• Conduct and contribute to policy-oriented research and analytical work on economic stability and development, including monetary and exchange rate policies, financial sector development and stability, fiscal affairs and public financial management, macroeconomic data and statistics, and digital economic and financial transformation.
• Prepare analytical reports, research papers, policy frameworks, technical guidelines, and reform proposals grounded in rigorous analysis and aligned with regional economic priorities and international standards.
• Organize and participate in policy workshops, working groups, conferences, and outreach activities, contributing subject-matter expertise to policy dialogue, capacity building, and the refinement and negotiation of policy initiatives.
• Support project management and operational activities, including tracking deliverables, timelines, and budgets; contributing to the procurement and management of consultancy services; and preparing regular progress and adjustment reports.