Job Description:

One of the most respected global Islamic Banks requires a Chief Economist reporting to the Barth president to provide intellectual leadership and guidance to the group's development strategy and economic research agenda at Global, Regional and Country Levels.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent the bank in regional and international events regarding policy and economical matters. Oversee.

• Monitor research and academic developments in the area of Islamic Economics to ensure the bank's management and relevant countries are advised of this and to inform the focus and (development of the bank's research work.

• Provide consultancy to academic and research institutions in relevant countries.

• To collect and analyze the new economic proposals and theories and financial data and information.

• Provide a high level of technical expertise and advice to the Bank's management, regarding the scope and the state of the world economy.

Qualification Requirements:

• Ph-D- in economics.

• Extensive work experience in economic development combined with experience and results in dealing with economic research, policy making, arid social development issues.

•Track record in working in demanding and complex environments, bringing ideas and 
innovation as well as follow-through and implementation.

• Familiarity with the region as well as the work of multi-lateral and bilateral development finance institutions will be an added advantage.

• Fluency in English, Arabic and / or French. Good writing and public speaking skills.