Resident Advisor (Real Sector Statistics Advisor, AFRITAC East)

Job Vacancy at IMF, Dar es Salaam — October 2026 Position:Resident Advisor (Real SectorAdvisor, AFRITAC East)Employer:International Monetary Fund (IMF)Requisition ID:26-R9878Department:STARE – Statistics Department, Real SectorLocation:Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaJob Type:Full TimeGrade:A11, A12, A13, A14Initial Contract:1 year, with possible extension up to 3 yearsApplication Deadline:16 October 2026 Job Summary The IMF Statistics Department (STA), in collaboration with theAfrican Regional Technical Assistance Center in East Africa (AFRITAC East), is seeking aReal Sector Statistics Advisor (RSSA)based in Dar es Salaam. The successful candidate will oversee and providecapacity development support inreal sector statisticsacross the eight countries covered by AFRITAC East: Eritrea Ethiopia Kenya Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania, including Zanzibar Uganda The role will primarily focus onnational accounts and price statistics, while also supporting other areas of real sector statistics as required. Key Responsibilities Develop an annual work programme and manage statistical capacity development support in national accounts, price indices and other real sector statistics. Coordinate capacity development activities with relevant IMF departments. Work with international institutions and bilateral agencies involved in technical assistance and training in real sector statistics. Conduct country technical assistance missions. Deliver regional training, primarily in national accounts and price statistics. Manage and provide backstopping support to missions undertaken by short-term experts. Apply IMF standards, policies and Statistics Department guidelines when documenting capacity development activities. Monitor the implementation and evaluation of capacity development activities through the IMFCDMAP IT portal. Contribute to reports prepared for the AFRITAC East Steering Committee. Participate in outreach activities promoting AFRITAC East and the Statistics Department’s capacity development programme. Travel within the AFRITAC East region and interact regularly with country authorities, including through remote engagements. Qualifications and Requirements Candidates should have: Expert knowledge of national accounts statistics. Proven expertise in national accounts methodology and compilation. At least10 years of professional experiencein national accounts statistics. Experience in at least one additional macroeconomic statistics framework is an advantage, such as:Balance of payments and international investment position statisticsGovernment finance statisticsMonetary and financial statistics Balance of payments and international investment position statistics Government finance statistics Monetary and financial statistics Master’s or PhD degreein Economics, Statistics or a related field. Excellent written and spokenEnglish. Strong relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with national authorities. Strong organisational and coordination skills. Ability to coordinate technical assistance and training with IMF departments, short-term experts, international institutions and bilateral agencies. Strong results orientation and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Contract and Working Arrangements The initial appointment is forone year, with the possibility of extension for up tothree years, subject to performance, continuing budget/business needs and management approval. The position is based inDar es Salaam, but the role involves regional travel across the eight AFRITAC East member countries. Application Interested and qualified candidates should apply through theIMF careers portal. CLICK/TAP HERE TO APPLY: Deadline: 16 October 2026.