Experienced Macroeconomists: Mid-Career Program for Experienced Economists

Job Description

Devex Talent Solutions is assisting the International Monetary Fund in identifying candidates for their Mid-Career Program for Experienced Economists.

The IMF is inviting applications from Experienced Economists to join the Mid-Career Pipeline - an initiative to build a competitive pool of ready-to-hire Macroeconomists for positions across the Fund.

As an IMF Economist, you will:

• Join one of the largest teams of economists 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.

Minimum Qualifications

IMF is seeking experienced macroeconomists from around the world 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, fiscal 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.

In addition, the IMF is keen to hear from economists with expertise in macro-critical climate-related policy work interested in joining teams contributing to the implementation of the Fund’s policy work related to climate change and its integration into macroeconomic frameworks.

As the Fund strengthens their engagement with fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS) and helping countries to exit from fragility, they welcome applications from macroeconomists passionate about working on Low Income Countries and Fragile States.

Selection Process:

IMF will conduct an initial screening based on your application form and supporting documentation. If you are successful in meeting our initial criteria, you will receive an invitation to participate in a video interview. If selected following your HireVue interview, you will receive an invitation for a preliminary interview. Successful candidates will be invited to participate in final assessments comprising of a panel interview, written test and technical presentation.

IMF is keen to hear from adaptable, talented, and technically competent candidates who are curious and can find creative ways to address today’s global economic challenges. If you are interested in being part of a team that contributes to promoting economic stability on a global stage, we welcome your application.

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Qualified candidates across East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the MENA region, especially women, are encouraged to apply.

Department:

Hiring For:

A12, A13

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture, and educational background.

NOTE: Devex Talent Solutions is assisting IMF for this recruitment. Should you have any questions about this position before deciding to apply, please email jobs-2@devex.com.