Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
Typically Reports to: Mission Chief, Research/Senior Research Officer
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Compiles statistical data, compares and evaluates alternative data sources, and ensures consistency of series and definitions.
Computes data collected using statistical and econometric techniques and develops summary analysis, including summary tables and charts for various reports.
Develops and maintains comprehensive and fully documented cross-country databases in accordance with Fund-wide data management requirements on an ad-hoc basis.
Maintains relevant computer software, and writes, updates, modifies, and executes computer programs for statistical and econometric analysis.
Initiates analytical work, especially the econometric analysis, underpinning the work of relevant papers and publications produced by the work unit.
Participates in divisional/departmental research projects, and drafts targeted notes on selected issues of relevance to the division's /department’s work program. Participates in occasional departmental missions and liaises with country authorities, academia, or financial institutions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or related field.
Department:
AFRC1 African Department Central I Division
Hiring For:
A06, A07, A08
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.
