About the opportunity
The Statistics Department (STA) of the IMF, and the IMF’s Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center West (AFW), have an opening for a Real Sector Statistics Advisor (RSSA) based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The RSSA will oversee and undertake capacity development support in real sector statistics in the ten countries and regional agencies covered by AFW: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Togo as well as regional agencies such as the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). The RSSA’s initial appointment is for a period of one year with the possibility for extension up to three years, contingent on performance, ongoing budget/business need, and management approval.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive IMF salary and compensation package typical of international financial institutions
- Professional experience leading macroeconomic and real sector statistics capacity development across ten West African countries and regional agencies
- Opportunity to collaborate directly with national authorities, international institutions, and bilateral agencies
Who can apply?
- Expert knowledge in national accounts statistics
- Demonstrated professional experience of at least ten years in national accounts methodology and compilation
- An advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in economics, statistics, or a related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and English
- Strong relationship management, negotiating, and influencing skills
- Ability to organize and coordinate capacity development support with relevant IMF departments, short-term experts, and other agencies
- Strong drive for results with the ability to work on various projects under tight deadlines
Required documents
- Standard IMF online job application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter (as prompted in the application system)
When to apply
- Posted date: October 1, 2026
- Application deadline: October 16, 2026
How to apply
- Access the official IMF Workday job posting page
- Create or log into your candidate profile
- Complete the application form and upload your resume and supporting documents
- Submit your application before the October 16, 2026 deadline
Additional information
- The position is graded under hiring tiers A11, A12, A13, and A14.
- The RSSA will work under the general direction of the AFW Director and the technical direction of STA at IMF headquarters.
- Frequent travel within the region and remote interactions with country authorities are expected.
- Experience in at least one macroeconomic statistics framework (balance of payments/international investment position statistics, government finance statistics, or monetary and finance statistics) is considered an asset.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Senior macroeconomists or statisticians with at least a decade of national accounts compilation experience will find this role a direct match for their expertise.
- Candidates possessing bilingual proficiency in both French and English are exceptionally well-suited given the operational scope across Francophone and Anglophone environments.
- Professionals experienced in technical assistance, capacity building, or advisory work with government authorities and regional bodies will thrive in this advisory capacity.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is for one year, with extensions dependent on performance, budget availability, and management approval.
- The role requires frequent travel across the West African region from the duty station in Abidjan.
- Applicants must be comfortable managing multiple capacity-building projects simultaneously under tight institutional deadlines.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers senior statistical experts a high-visibility platform to shape macroeconomic data compilation and institutional capacity in West Africa, making it an excellent career milestone for international civil servants or senior advisors.
Our take
Experienced statisticians and economists with strong French and English communication skills and a background in national accounts should apply before October 16, 2026.
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