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DMission Chief, Division Chief
The Western Hemisphere Department has an opening for an Economist/Senior Economist to work on the Brazil desk in its Southern 1 Division. Brazil is a high profile G20 emerging market economy, with important macroeconomic challenges and issues such as relatively low potential growth, high inequality, and high and rising public debt. The Fund’s relationship is one of intensive surveillance and this is a high-visibility assignment. The selected candidate will be expected, together with her/his co-desks, to contribute to all aspects of country work. Rigorous analysis to add value to the policy discussions with the authorities is essential. Time permitting, the selected candidate will have opportunities, and be encouraged, to contribute to broader analytical and policy work of the department. Normally, there are two visits to Brazil annually – the Article IV consultation mission and a staff visit.
Minimum Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the successful candidate should have proven analytical, and oral and written communication skills; experience with country work; knowledge of Fund policies and procedures; and strong planning and organizing skills. The candidate should be proactive and a good team player, have a strong drive for results, and be able to work on a wide-ranging analytical agenda under tight deadlines.
Department:
WHDS1 Western Hemisphere Dept. Southern I
Hiring For:
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.
