Resident Advisor in Public Financial Management - Mauritania

The IMF Fiscal Affairs Department is seeking a resident macro-fiscal advisor in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The advisor will provide capacity development support to the Ministry of Finance, focusing on macro-fiscal forecasting, modelling, fiscal risk analysis, and policy analysis, and will coordinate with IMF headquarters and development partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide capacity development support to staff of the Ministry of Finance, particularly the Macro-Fiscal Unit.
• Provide hands-on support and training to strengthen macro-fiscal forecasting and modelling, fiscal risk analysis, and integration of macro-fiscal analysis into budget preparation and fiscal policy.
• Support improvements in macro-fiscal reporting and communication.
• Work proactively with MFU staff and other relevant counterparts to identify capacity development needs and priorities.
• Assist in coordinating and supporting complementary activities by short-term experts.
• Coordinate, as appropriate, with development partners in Mauritania.
• Report to FAD staff in Washington, DC, who will provide ongoing guidance and support.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent (at least master's level), preferably in economics or finance.
• At least four years of relevant professional experience.
• Preference for candidates with extensive practical experience (at least 10 years) in capacity development and/or macro-fiscal analysis in finance ministries, central banks, or international institutions.
• Strong expertise in macro-fiscal forecasting, modelling, and analysis.
• Good understanding of fiscal frameworks and their links to budget preparation and fiscal policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, policy, and research skills.
• Ability to transfer technical knowledge, build and maintain effective relationships, and work collaboratively.
• Strong oral and written French communication skills are required.

Skills

• Macroeconomic Forecasting
• Macro-Fiscal Risk Modelling
• Fiscal Risk Assessment
• Fiscal Policy Analysis
• Capacity Development
• Macro-fiscal analysis
• Budget Preparation
• Policy Analysis
• Research Skills
• Technical Knowledge Transfer
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communications Skills
• French Communication
• Experience in finance ministries
• Experience in central banks
• Experience in international institutions

Languages

French, English