Resident Advisor in Macroprudential Policy (Dushanbe, Tajikistan) (MCMTA)

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The Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is looking for an experienced expert to work as resident advisor in Macroprudential Policies at the National Bank of Tajikistan in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

The objective of this technical assistance (TA) project is to support the National Bank of Tajikistan (NBT) in strengthening the financial sector stability framework. The TA project will assist the authorities in operationalizing the macroprudential and risk analysis framework. To this end, the project will help the authorities strengthen institutional arrangements, enhance the conceptual framework for policies and instruments, improve the calibration of macroprudential policy tools, and ensure effective public communication.

Duties and Responsibilities

The resident advisor will provide training and TA to NBT staff to enhance the capacity in implementing effective macroprudential policy. He/she will (i) advise on the organizational and institutional aspects of macroprudential policy-making to support an effective policy process; (ii) help develop an effective framework for assessing and monitoring structural and time-varying systemic risks, including by closing important data gaps; (iii) develop a strategy for the use of macroprudential tools to contain systemic vulnerabilities; (iv) work towards effective implementation of macroprudential policy tools, in a manner that balances benefits and costs and reduces the scope for circumvention; (v) develop necessary procedure manuals, regulations, guidance notes, and material; and (vi) organize, conduct, and facilitate workshops and/or seminars on relevant topics for the TA program. The advisor’s workplan and deliverables will be discussed and agreed between the NBT, the MCM back-stoppers, and the advisor at the start of the assignment. In performing his/her duties, the resident advisor will:

Ensure the assistance provided is consistent with the Fund policies on the subject.

Observe the policies and procedures of the IMF, exercising the utmost discretion regarding all matters of official business.

Report regularly on progress achieved to the management of NBT.

Make regular email and video/phone contacts with IMF headquarters (MCM TA project manager and/or backstopper) on questions and actions of substantive importance to the implementation of the project.

Produce periodic reports for IMF HQ highlighting how the work contributes to the implementation of the project’s outcomes and milestones.

Maintain electronic files of all written memoranda, proposals, training materials, mission reports, and other documents using the IMF’s electronic data management system and make the files available to relevant MCM staff.

Coordinate with IMF HQ on the complementary activities that are needed for the resident advisor to achieve results and increase the effect of TA.

Communicate closely with the IMF Resident Representative in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Coordinate activities, where appropriate, with other donors and international organizations, experts, and advisors appointed by other donors and international organizations.

Engage with relevant stakeholders, including the Ministry of Finance, whenever necessary

Qualifications

The selected individual should have at least seven (7) years of experience working in a central bank on the operational implementation of systemic financial risk analysis. Managerial experience and experience in delivering technical assistance would be an advantage. Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a requirement. Knowledge of Russian and/or Farsi would be an advantage.

The selected individual would initially be hired for one (1) year (contractual appointment), with possible extension for up to three (3) years.

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