Economist, Fiscal Affairs

Job Purpose

Support AMF’s surveillance and policy advisory mandate through in-depth fiscal policy and public finance analysis.

Contribute to evidence-based policymaking by assessing fiscal sustainability, revenue and expenditure performance, debt dynamics, and fiscal risks.

Assist member states in strengthening fiscal frameworks in line with international best practices.

Specialist, Technical Assistance

The Specialist, Technical Assistance works under the supervision of the Division Chief and, in collaboration with other units, coordinates and delivers technical assistance activities across public finance policies and management, central banking and financial sector development, data and statistics, and digital public infrastructure, while supporting related work of the division and relevant internal committees. 

Senior Specialist, Technical Assistance

The Senior Specialist, technical assistance will primarily coordinate, deliver technical assistance and peer-to-peer activities in the area of central banking and financial sector development. They will be responsible to conduct research, support the development and the implementation of other technical assistance programs and initiatives, as well as the overall work of the section. 

Economist, Frontier Research

The Economist contributes to developing and implementing policies and initiatives that promote financial sector stability, inclusion, and digital transformation across AMF member states. This includes conducting research, supporting regulatory development, and providing technical assistance to enhance financial resilience and innovation.

Accountant

Accountant

The Accountant is responsible for processing financial transactions, preparing and recording accounting entries, maintaining accurate general ledger accounts, and supporting monthly and annual financial reporting. The role ensures the integrity of financial data, compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements, and timely execution of accounting operations to support AMF’s financial management objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

Specialist, Legal

The Specialist, Legal provides legal advice and guidance to support AMF’s operations, contracts, regulatory compliance, and institutional governance. The role assists in mitigating legal risks, ensuring regulatory adherence, and aligning the Fund’s legal activities with established policies and best practices. It also contributes to maintaining and strengthening AMF’s legal framework across investments, partnerships, and corporate operations.

Roles and responsibilities

Senior Economist, Arabian Peninsula

The Senior Economist, Arabian Peninsula is responsible for drafting institutional reports, developing economic indicators and forecasting models, conducting policy-related research studies, and contributing to training activities, workshops, and technical assistance to member countries. The role also includes providing high-level economic analysis and policy advice in the context of economic surveillance and the follow-up of economic reform programs.

Senior Officer, Internal Audit

The Senior Officer, Internal Audit is responsible for planning and executing risk-based audits, evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, and providing recommendations that enhance the governance, risk management, and compliance of the AMF and its affiliates. The role includes mentoring internal auditors and ensuring all audit activities are conducted in alignment with the IIA Standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

Economist, Regional Surveillance & Research

The Economist, Regional Surveillance & Research is responsible for providing high-level economic analysis and policy advice in the context of economic surveillance and the follow up of economic reform programs, conducting in-depth assessment of the eligibility of member countries in the context of evaluating loans’ requests.  His/her role also includes conducting policy-related research studies and contributing to AMF training activity, and technical assistance to member countries.

Arab Monetary Fund Issues the Sixty-Fifth Edition of the “Arab Capital Markets Monthly Bulletin” – April 2026

The Arab Monetary Fund has issued the sixty-fifth edition of the “Arab Capital Markets Monthly Bulletin” for April 2026, which showed an improvement in the performance of Arab capital markets, supported by increases in the indices of most Arab exchanges, as well as higher market capitalization and trading volumes.

The Arab Monetary Fund Composite Index recorded an increase of 1.89 per cent during April 2026 compared to the previous month, while twelve Arab stock exchanges registered gains against declines in only two markets. The Egyptian Exchange led Arab markets in terms of performance, recording an increase of 14.21 per cent, followed by the Casablanca Stock Exchange at 8.29 per cent, the Amman Stock Exchange at 7.99 per cent, the Dubai Financial Market at 6.10 per cent, and Boursa Kuwait at 5.27 per cent.

The market capitalization of Arab capital markets also increased by 2.13 per cent, reaching approximately USD 4.43 trillion by the end of April 2026, representing an increase of around USD 92.41 billion compared to the previous month. This improvement was recorded across fourteen Arab stock exchanges.

In terms of trading activity, the value of trades increased by 1.31 per cent to approximately USD 104.49 billion, while trading volumes rose in thirteen Arab stock exchanges. The Iraq Stock Exchange recorded the highest growth in trading volumes, followed by the Bahrain Bourse and Boursa Kuwait.