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The Resource Management and Policy Coordination Division of the Institute for Capacity Development (ICDRM) is seeking to hire a contractual Economist/Sr. Economist.

The Institute for Capacity Development (ICD) supports IMF member countries to build the institutions and capacity to formulate and implement sound economic and financial policies. ICD is responsible for capacity development (CD) delivery, including training and technical assistance, in macroeconomic and financial policy and for development and implementation of the Fund’s CD strategy.

ICDRM oversees the financial and administrative management of the department, including the development of the CD medium-term budget (MTB), medium-term workplan (MTW), and financing strategy. The division also coordinates the departmental policies, processes, and systems related to CD delivery, including (i) results-based management and CD performance, and (ii) implementation of the Capacity Development Management and Administration Program (CDMAP) within ICD.

Working closely with the management of ICDRM and divisions in charge of CD delivery, the Economist/Sr Economist  will contribute to a wide-range of projects and activities, including: (I) leveraging data to analyze and contribute to the internal dialogue on resource allocation and performance; (II) compiling and analyzing data on ICD outputs, outcomes, and costs; (iii) contributing to strengthening the department’s procedures for financial and operational controls; (iv) supporting the development and implementation of CDMAP 2.0; and (v) reviewing and participating in Fund-wide initiatives on corporate and CD matters.

In addition, as a member of the ICDRM policy coordination team, the Economist/Sr Economist’s responsibilities will include:

(i) proactively coordinating between area departments and ICD, including RTCs, across the MTB and MTW cycles;

(ii) supporting the development and implementation of the MTW for one or two regions that outlines strategic priorities and objectives;

(iii) supporting mobilization of partner financing, including preparing funding program proposals and budgets, in consultation with ICD divisions, Regional Training Centers, and other departments;

(iv) coordinating reporting and evaluations related to funding programs;

(v) advising project managers on policies related to CD financing; and

(v) ensuring the quality of data related to CD performance and support to area departments.

Minimum qualifications

Educational development, including and/or supplemented by work experience, typically acquired through the completion of:

• An advanced degree in macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics, public finance, international trade, econometrics and/or related field, supplemented by a minimum of four years of relevant professional experience is required; OR

• A PhD in macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics, public finance, international trade, econometrics and/or a related field is required.

Candidates should have a mix of operational and advisory experiences, gained within a ministry, international financial institution, international organization, development partner, or consulting firm, is highly desirable. The successful candidate should demonstrate experience of collaborating with senior managers. Moreover, they should have practical experience of budget formulation or implementation, results-based management, business process modernization, project management, and supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives.

In addition, this role requires excellent analytical and quantitative skills; experience in planning and project management; strong oral and written communication skills in English; ability to set priorities, work under pressure, and manage concurrent tasks within tight deadlines; and ability to lead or be part of a task team.

This is a one-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.

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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.