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The Regional Strategy and Analytics Division (RSD) of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia (MCD) Department plays a central role in delivering the Department’s cross-country analytical products, including the Regional Economic Outlook, briefing materials for senior management, internal and external presentations, and broader analytical and outreach products. This work relies on high-quality economic data, robust cross-country databases, efficient production workflows, and clear presentation of economic analysis in formats consistent with Fund standards.
MCD has an opening for a Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst in RSD. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the selected candidate must possess:
Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of a university degree, or equivalent, in economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or a related field of study is required.
Working knowledge of macroeconomic relationships, statistical concepts, and econometric techniques programs (E-Views, Stata, Python and R), as well as strong analytical and computer skills, including advanced skills in the use of, Microsoft Office Excel (including with Macros/VBA), SharePoint, and PowerBI as well as Fund’s data management platforms such as DMXe, EcOS, iData.
Familiarity with the economies of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan, and/or the Caucasus and Central Asia would be an advantage.
Sound understanding of Fund and other databases, computer systems capabilities and Fund data management practices; familiarity working on nonstandard data sets and nowcasting would be an advantage.
Experience with gathering and processing cross-country economic and financial data; strong familiarity with financial data tools and platforms such as Bloomberg, and DataStream.
Experience supporting the production of high-quality charts, tables, presentations, or publications in a policy, research, or international organization setting would be an asset.
The candidate should also demonstrate strong attention to detail, teamwork, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities, meet tight deadlines, and remain flexible under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels and in different areas of the Fund.
Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered.
This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.
This term position, while extendable for up to 3 years, is not viable for consideration for an open-ended appointment.
A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will maintain their open-ended status. If the selected candidate is a contractual employee, they will be offered a Term staff appointment. 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.
Department:
MCDRS Middle East and Central Asia Dept Regional Analytics & Strategy Div.
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.
