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The WHD Southern II Division has an opening for an Economist/Senior Economist to work on the Argentina team, which is currently in an extended arrangement under the EFF. The candidate would be expected to contribute actively to this high-profile case and feel comfortable working under pressure as well as intense internal and external scrutiny. The successful candidate will contribute to the analytical and operational work of the team (especially in the assigned sector), help in ensuring coherence of the macroeconomic framework, and produce initial drafts of various country program documents and briefs. Experience working on monetary policy, central banking, reserve management, exchange rate, financial sector, or macro-financial issues would be desirable.
Importantly, the candidate will also be expected to participate in missions, build good working relationships with country authorities, and help liaise with review departments.
In addition to the qualifications detailed in the job standards, the successful candidate must have (i) strong analytical and data management skills; (ii) proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to handle multiple requests; (iii) prior experience working on emerging economies, ideally in a program setting; (iv) good knowledge of Fund policies; and (v) outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to work as a team player and build traction with country authorities. Working knowledge of Spanish would be desirable; candidates not yet proficient would be expected to take intensive Spanish language training.
A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will maintain their open-ended status. Staff members already on a term appointment will continue their current term but may receive an extension, provided that their current term appointment has not already been extended.
WHDS2 Western Hemisphere Dept. Southern II
A11, A12, A13, A14
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.
