Regional Advisor, AML/CFT Eastern and Southern Africa

About this role

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Legal Department is recruiting a Long-Term Expert (LTX) to serve as Regional Advisor on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) within its financial integrity division. The position supports capacity development efforts to member countries across Eastern and Southern Africa, with the expert based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and expected to travel throughout the region. This role sits within LEG's broader mandate to promote and preserve global financial integrity, working under the direct oversight of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department. The LTX will provide, manage, and coordinate capacity development advisory services in financial integrity and AML/CFT to Fund member countries, including conducting needs and risk assessments, drafting AML/CFT frameworks and strategies, and advising on supervisory matters.

The expert will participate in and lead LEG missions to member countries, manage pre- and post-mission research, and contribute to AML/CFT assessment activities. Organizing and conducting workshops and seminars for officials from IMF member countries and regional bodies such as ESAAMLG, FATF, and the World Bank forms a significant part of the role. The LTX will also prepare mission documents, regular reports, and annual reports on AML/CFT capacity development activities, while liaising with other Fund advisors, technical assistance centers, and coordinating with counterparts in Central and West Africa and other regional advisors on governance and anti-corruption matters. Candidates must hold an advanced degree in law, economics, finance, international relations, business administration, governance, financial sector issues, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of six years of professional experience.

Direct experience with financial integrity and AML/CFT, preferably within a national government, international organization, financial intelligence unit, AML/CFT supervisor or regulator, FATF or a FATF-style regional body, or a private sector entity, is required. The position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and diplomatic abilities to liaise with senior government officials.