IMF 2024 Recruitment Outreach Mission To Sub-Saharan Africa For Experienced Economists for Master

  •  Master
  •  Not Specified
  •   Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

The IMF is inviting applications from Experienced Macroeconomists to join the Mid-Career Economist Pipeline – a competitive pool of ready-to-hire Macroeconomists for all internal economist positions at the Fund.

Eligibility Criteria

We are seeking experienced macroeconomists who have:

  • An advanced degree (master’s/PhD) in macroeconomics or a related field such as monetary economics, financial economics, public finance, international trade, or econometrics;
  • Relevant professional experience at the national and regional levels in macroeconomic policy, quantitative techniques, and country surveillance, usually gained in a central bank, ministry of finance, or international financial institution. Experience in a research institute or academia is also acceptable if it is combined with some exposure to macroeconomic policy making. Specific credentials are:
    • PhD with three to ten years of relevant work experience;
    • Master’s with seven to fourteen years of relevant work experience;
  • Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative modeling and econometrics to support analysis and policy formulation;
  • Strong interpersonal, communications and writing skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Working proficiency in Arabic, French, Portuguese or Spanish is a plus.
  • Ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with member country authorities.

As the Fund continues to fulfil its mandate, engagements are deepening on the macro-critical policy areas listed below, and we are keen to hear from macroeconomists with expertise in climate change, digital money, gender, inclusion and good governance. In addition, as the Fund strengthens our engagement with fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) and helping countries to exit from fragility, we welcome applications from macroeconomists passionate about working on Low Income Countries and Fragile States.

Offered Benefits

As an IMF Economist, you will:

  • Join one of the largest teams of economist focused on macroeconomics anywhere in the world.
  • Contribute to a wide range of challenging policy issues that span different branches of economics by providing analysis, policy, and program design, and capacity development to help our member countries address their specific economic challenges.
  • Work from our headquarters in Washington DC to build collaborative relationships with colleagues across the IMF, as well as with key institutions, authorities, and leaders around the world to develop creative solutions to evolving global economic challenges.

Application Process

Go to International Monetary Fund (IMF) on imf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com to apply
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