Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
The Western Hemisphere Department's North America Division has an opening for an economist/senior economist to work on the United States.
The selected candidate would be expected to work on the US desk full time, carry out high-quality research and make substantive contributions to the US desk's forecasts and policy lines based on strong modeling and empirical work. Desk responsibilities will also include coverage of sectoral work including macrofinancial, real, monetary and/or fiscal issues. In addition, the candidate would be expected to contribute to operational work (drafting briefs, background notes, etc.) and present his or her research at internal and external venues.
Typically Reports to:
Mission Chief, Division Chief
Qualifications:
In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the successful candidate must have strong analytical skills—including modeling and/or advanced econometric skills—and a track record of clear and concise written and oral communication.
Department:
WHDNB Western Hemisphere Dept. North American
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.
