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Deputy Division Chief, Division Chief, Unit Chief
Caribbean 1 Division is the largest division in WHD and covers six independent member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), including St. Kitts and Nevis. St. Kitts and Nevis is facing significant policy challenges following a major decline in Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) flows, which has contributed to a large fiscal deficit and heightened the need for fiscal consolidation. Financial-sector vulnerabilities also require close monitoring, while strengthening resilience to natural disasters remains an important policy priority.
The selected candidate will be involved in all aspects of surveillance work and will assume responsibility for one or more sectors, depending on the candidate’s background and the needs of the team. The candidate will also have ample opportunities to contribute to analytical work on the ECCU and the broader Caribbean region, helping to shape the Fund’s engagement with the region. The St. Kitts and Nevis desk therefore offers a dynamic and strategically important surveillance assignment, with a strong and constructive relationship with the authorities and close collaboration with ECCU teams and CD departments.
In addition to the qualifications detailed in the job standards, the successful candidate must have (i) strong analytical and data management skills and sound policy judgment; (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, communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, and build traction with country authorities.
WHDC1 Western Hemisphere Dept. Caribbean I
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.
