Real Sector Statistics Advisor, AFRITAC East

About this role

The International Monetary Fund, through its Statistics Department and the African Regional Technical Assistance Center in East Africa (AFRITAC East), is recruiting a Real Sector Statistics Advisor based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The post holder will oversee capacity development in real sector statistics across the centre's eight member countries in East Africa. The advisor will design an annual work programme and manage statistical capacity development in national accounts, price indices and other real sector statistics. Duties include coordinating activities with relevant IMF departments and with other international institutions and bilateral agencies providing technical assistance and training.

The role involves country missions and regional training, mainly in national accounts and price statistics. The advisor manages and backstops missions by short-term experts, applies IMF standards when documenting capacity development, and monitors implementation through the IMF's CDMAP portal. The post holder also contributes to Steering Committee reports and outreach activities. Candidates must have at least ten years of professional experience in national accounts methodology and compilation, with expert knowledge of the subject.

An advanced degree in economics, statistics or a related field is required, along with excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Strong relationship management, negotiating and influencing skills are essential, as is the ability to coordinate capacity development with IMF departments, short-term experts and partner institutions. Experience in balance of payments, government finance, or monetary statistics is an asset. The appointment is full time and initially for one year, extendable to three years subject to performance, budget need and management approval.

The advisor reports to the AFRITAC East Director and takes technical direction from the Statistics Department, with regional travel expected. Applications close on 16 October 2026.