International Monetary Fund

IMF-Middle East Center for Economics and Finance - Kuwait

Vacancy Announcement
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Job Description

The IMF-Middle East Center for Economics and Finance CEF ,
based in Kuwait, is seeking to recruit a Macroeconomics Resident
Advisor. CEF is an office of the International Monetary Fund IMF
with a mandate to strengthen the capacity of officials from Arab
League countries in economics, finance, and economic policymaking,
primarily through the delivery of training courses, seminars, and
related activities. This is a full-time position with an initial appointment
term of two years renewable and carries a competitive salary and
benefits package commensurate with the successful candidate’s
experience and qualifications. For non-residents of Kuwait, relocation
and living allowances are provided.

Summary Description

CEF is seeking an experienced Macroeconomics Resident Advisor to
join its economist team. The role involves delivering IMF training
courses, contributing toeurriculum development, supporting outreach
and corporate activities,«and conducting applied research aligned with
CEF’s training mandate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

e Training Delivery: Deliver IMF training courses at introductory,
intermediate, and advancéd levels, covering a broad range of
topics within ICD’s curriculum; in collaboration with IMF
headquarters. Teach public sector officials from Arab countries,
particularly staff from central‘banks, ministries of finance, and
other economic policy institutions.

Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development of
new and updated course materials relevant to the region, in
close collaboration with IMF headquarters. Prepare pedagogical
content, including lectures and quantitative case studies
drawing on country experiences fromithe region.

Outreach: Coordinate and contribute.to"seminars, webinars,
and conferences on emerging and poliCy-relevant economic
issues, in collaboration with IMF departments and regional and
international partners. Support efforts t¢ enhance CEF’s
visibility and engagement in Kuwait and across the region.
Corporate Support: Lead and contribute to.the preparation of
quarterly newsletters and program-related.documents that
promote CEF’s role as a regional capacity development hub.
Support other corporate and institutional activities, as required.
Research: Conduct applied research on economic issues
relevant to CEF’s training mission. Engage with government
agencies, regional institutions, academia, research institutes,
and think tanks across the region to support knowledge
exchange and collaboration.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have strong analytical skills in macroeconomics or
finance, at least five years of practical experience with analyzing
economic issues especially in emerging and developing countries, as
well as a substantial experience and interest in teaching.

Experience in providing advanced training to public sector officials in
applied macroeconomic policy issues, finance and econometrics
would be highly desirable. Applicants should hold an advanced
degree in economics or finance. Excellent teaching and
communication skills and fluency in Arabic and English are essential.

Closing date of the application is March 17, 2026.
Interested applicants should visit www.imf.org/jobs
for the full vacancy information and to apply for requisition 26-R8960.