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The Communications Department (COM) is the Fund’s strategic center for communications. It develops and coordinates the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) external and internal communications strategy, shapes the IMF's key messages, advises IMF Management and staff on how best to convey key messages, and monitors and responds to what people outside the IMF say about the institution and its activity.
The Policy Communications Division (COMPC) works with other COM divisions and the Front Office to develop and disseminate IMF messages to a variety of audiences, including policymakers, academics, media, civil society, students, and the educated lay public. The Division creates and publishes content on several platforms: IMF Blog, Finance & Development (F&D) Magazine, Country Focus, Weekend Read newsletter, the IMF's Factsheet Series, as well as multimedia products such as podcasts and videos and social media products and campaigns. COMPC also monitors and assesses the impact of products, using data analytics.
Transforms charts, graphs, and data from IMF research and analytical products into clear, compelling visual communications assets, and creates original infographics and visual concepts that make complex economic and policy issues accessible to diverse audiences. Also supports graphic design, audience analytics, performance measurement, and innovation in digital production across COMPC platforms. We expect applicants to have intellectual curiosity about economics, finance, public policy, and international affairs, and a strong interest in the IMF’s role and mandate.
Under the general supervision of the Division's managers, the specific responsibilities of this contractual position will include:
This is a one-year contractual appointment renewable for up to four years, pending the incumbent’s performance, budget availability, and continuing business need.
COMPC Communications Department Policy Communications Division
A09, A10
The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.
The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards.
To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies.
The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries.
Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics.
