International Monetary Fund

Resident Advisor to be based in Kuwait

The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is recruiting a resident advisor to support the development of the Macro-Fiscal Unit in the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Kuwait. The advisor will be working together with the staff of the Unit to:

· develop the functions and responsibilities of the Unit;

· develop reports to the Ministry management on the macroeconomic and fiscal outlook and recommendations for fiscal policy;

· build up methodologies for projecting relevant macroeconomic and fiscal parameters in a medium-term perspective; and

· provide training to ministry staff in fiscal analysis and forecasting.

Candidates should have a degree in economics, strong background in fiscal analysis, preferably from a ministry of finance or an international finance institution, with at least 8 years directly relevant experience. Experience in resource-dependent economies is an advantage. Candidates should be practically oriented and strive to deliver concrete results. Proficiency in English and Arabic is a requirement. The position is initially for 1 year, but could be extended for a second year. Candidates should be available to start working in Kuwait by October 2012.

To apply: Interested candidates from any member country of the IMF are invited to apply online at www.imf.org/jobs, using Job No. 1200589. The deadline for applying is August 6, 2012.

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