Resident Advisor (External Sector Statistics, AFRITAC CENTRAL) - STABP

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The IMF Statistics Department (STA) and Central Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center (AFC) have an opening for a Resident Advisor on External Sector Statistics (ESS). The selected candidate for this position will develop statistical capacities in 9 AFC member countries (Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Sao Tome and Principe) to compile and disseminate ESS according to Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, sixth edition (BPM6) and support their preparation to transition to BPM7. The Resident Advisor will be based in Libreville, Gabon where the IMF Central Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center (AFC) is located and will work in a team environment in AFC and in close coordination with IMF Headquarters-based staff of STA’s Balance of Payments Division. The Resident Advisor’s initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extensions, subject to performance, business needs and funding. Ideally, the successful candidate would assume the position in late-October 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Resident Advisor will be primarily responsible for providing and overseeing technical assistance (TA) and training in ESS with the objective of strengthening the beneficiary countries’ capacity to compile and disseminate accurate and reliable ESS for decision making.

Areas of work include:

• Organizing and delivering TA missions and regional workshops in ESS;

• Managing and backstopping short-term experts’ TA missions on balance of payments, international investment position (IIP), external debt, international reserves, remittances, and other ESS;

• Facilitating activities carried out by, and promoting collaboration among, government and regional agencies in the development of such statistics;

• Coordinating TA activities with the module manager of the project (based in the IMF Headquarters), relevant IMF departments, and, where appropriate, other international and regional agencies providing TA in ESS;

• Maintaining the IMF’s Results-Based Management (RBM) log frames outlining program objectives and specific outputs for the beneficiary countries;

• Collaborating with other AFC resident advisors with a view of building synergies in different TA areas supported by AFC.

The Resident Advisor will work under the direction of STA’s Balance of Payments Division and collaborate with the AFC Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate must have:

• A post-graduate university degree in a relevant discipline (statistics, economics, finance, business administration, mathematics or other relevant fields);

• A proven record of strong analytical and technical skills on ESS statistical compilation and methodology;

• A minimum of 10 years of practical experience in compiling and disseminating balance of payments, IIP, and external debt statistics;

• Experience negotiating with country authorities;

• Strong influencing, diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and a drive for results;

• Sound French oral and written communication skills;

• Sound English oral and written communication skills;

• A willingness to travel extensively to the project beneficiary countries.

The successful candidate should be able to develop and maintain effective relations with national authorities at a senior level and effectively transfer technical knowledge. Experience in organizing and conducting training courses and workshops; demonstrated project management skills; and a knowledge of ESS and macro-relevant external sector issues specific to the region are strong assets. Knowledge and experience on emerging topics further elaborated in BPM7 and 2025 SNA, such as globalization, digital economy, climate change, would be a plus. Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese would be a plus as well but is not a requirement.

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Department:

STABP Statistics Department Balance of Payments

Hiring For:

A11, A12, A13, A14

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.