EconomistSenior Economist Gabon, Central II Division, AFR

Washington DC, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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The African Department Central II Division is looking for an economist to join the country team to work on Gabon.

Gabon is an oil rich country with substantial potential in other commodity sectors (manganese timber) and agribusiness. As the third largest member of CEMAC Gabon has been playing a key role in the development and implementation of a regional strategy to support the stability of the monetary August 2023 Gabon underwent a major political transition after a coup détat had overthrown a decades-long regime but recent general elections have brought the transition period to an end. The new government in place since January 2026 faces a number of complex macroeconomic challenges including an unsustainable fiscal position severe PFM and governance challenges and weak growth. The new authorities have indicated their interest in pursuing a Fund program within the next 5-6 months and engagement is intensifying ahead of the likely program and Article IV discussions in late spring of 2026.

The selected candidate will be expected to contribute to analyzing developments making projections in a number of sectors and developing policy advice; contribute to the drafting of reports and to the analytical agenda for Article IV discussions; and liaise with the CEMAC regional would ideally be experienced either with the analysis of the fiscal sector (where heightened attention to inaccurate reporting may be needed) or with running the full desk and coordinating the activities of the team. The interaction between country-specific policies and the regional CEMAC strategy also offers an opportunity to make analytical contributions that can go beyond the specific country assignment.

The countries covered by Central II Division are Angola Equatorial Guinea Gabon Republic of Congo and CEMAC. Any questions related to the desk assignment can be directed to Ms. Aliona Cebotari Mission Chief Gabon/Division Chief Central II Division.

Qualifications:

In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards the successful candidate must have a strong background in macroeconomics with good knowledge of Fund policies and practices. Previous work on program cases would be a plus and knowledge of French is highly desirable. He/she should have excellent writing skills and be able to manage his/her time well. He/she must also have sound analytical data management and oral communication skills as well as possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Department:

AFRC2 African Department Central II Division

Hiring For:

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The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment classification promotion and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The African Department Central II Division is looking for an economist to join the country team to work on Gabon.Gabon is an oil rich country with substantial potential in other commodity sectors (manganese timber) and agribusiness. As the third largest member o...