Resident Advisor, External Sector Statistics (CARTAC-Barbados)

About the role

The IMF Statistics Department (STA) and the IMF Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC) are looking for a Resident Advisor on External Sector Statistics (ESS). The post is based in Bridgetown, Barbados, where CARTAC is located, and works in a team environment within CARTAC and in close coordination with the IMF's Balance of Payments Division (STABP). The initial appointment is one year, with possible extensions depending on performance, business needs and funding; the ideal start date is April 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Provide and oversee technical assistance and training in ESS to strengthen CARTAC members' capacity to compile and disseminate accurate statistics for decision making.
• Organize and deliver TA missions and regional workshops (in-person and virtual).
• Manage and backstop short-term experts' TA missions on balance of payments, international investment position, external debt, international reserves, remittances and other ESS.
• Facilitate collaboration between government and regional agencies on developing such statistics.
• Coordinate TA with STABP, other IMF departments (especially the Western Hemisphere Department) and other international and regional agencies.
• Maintain the IMF's Results-Based Management log frames for CARTAC members.
• Work with other CARTAC resident advisors to build synergies across IMF capacity development areas.

Required profile

• A post-graduate university degree in a relevant discipline (statistics, economics, finance, business administration, mathematics or similar).
• At least 10 years of practical experience compiling and disseminating balance of payments, IIP and external debt statistics.
• Proven record of strong analytical and technical skills on ESS compilation and methodology.
• Experience negotiating with country authorities and strong influencing, diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills and willingness to travel extensively to CARTAC members.

Required skills

• Ability to build relations with national authorities at senior level and transfer technical knowledge.
• Experience organizing training courses and workshops, including virtual or hybrid ones.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Familiarity with results-based management, preferably in a capacity development setting.
• Knowledge of macro-relevant external sector issues in the region and of emerging topics in BPM7 and the 2025 SNA (globalization, digital economy, climate) is an asset.