Economist/Senior Economists

Job Posting Organization:
The Institute for Capacity Development (ICDMF) is a prominent division within the International Monetary Fund (IMF), established to enhance the capacity of member countries in macroeconomic and fiscal policy analysis. ICDMF is the largest of the four delivery divisions at the IMF, employing a diverse team with backgrounds in academia, international organizations, ministries of finance, and central banks. The organization is dedicated to delivering technical assistance and training to build capacity in forecasting and policy analysis for fiscal agencies and other public institutions. It operates globally, providing support to various countries, particularly in low-income and emerging market economies.

Job Overview:
The Economist/Senior Economists will play a crucial role in the General Macro and Fiscal Division of the Institute for Capacity Development. The position involves delivering macroeconomic frameworks technical assistance (TA) to enhance the capacity of fiscal agencies and public institutions. The successful candidates will engage in multi-year projects aimed at embedding practices within institutions, developing new models and approaches for macroeconomic frameworks TA, and organizing and delivering training in macroeconomic analysis and fiscal policy. The role requires a strong focus on fiscal policy and general macroeconomic questions, with responsibilities that include leading capacity development missions, coordinating project design and implementation, and managing analytical tools and project management software. The candidates will also contribute to the development of training materials and participate in analytics and development efforts to support the division's agenda.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Economist/Senior Economists include leading and participating in capacity development missions, contributing to the coordination of macroeconomic frameworks TA, preparing individual TA work programs, developing analytical tools, and managing project work and team management. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering external and internal training, leading the development of capacity development materials such as tools, models, applications, lectures, case studies, and workshops. They will also engage in analytics and development efforts to support the divisional and departmental capacity development initiatives. Additionally, the candidates may contribute to the Comprehensive Macroeconomic Frameworks Environment (CMFE) project and take on other departmental responsibilities as assigned by divisional management.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong educational background in economics, typically acquired through considerable graduate work or equivalent experience. They should have a substantive background in macroeconomic and fiscal policy issues, economic modeling, and medium-term forecasting. Advanced knowledge and experience with semi-structural and structural (DSGE) models are essential, along with expertise in time series analysis, optimization methods, and standard computing environments for economic modeling such as Python, Matlab, R, and Excel. Strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and organizational capabilities are also required, along with demonstrated intellectual leadership in economic analysis.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a graduate degree in economics or a related field, supplemented by relevant work experience. Candidates should have a solid understanding of macroeconomic theory and practice, as well as experience in economic modeling and fiscal policy analysis. Advanced coursework or training in econometrics, time series analysis, and economic forecasting is highly desirable.

Experience:
Candidates should have significant experience in macroeconomic and fiscal policy analysis, particularly within central banks or ministries of finance. Experience in capacity development delivery and working with emerging market and developing countries is considered an important advantage. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record of leading projects, managing teams, and delivering training in macroeconomic frameworks and fiscal policy.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as strong communication skills are essential for this role. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly for candidates working in diverse international environments.

Additional Notes:
This position is a one-year contractual appointment, with the possibility of renewal for up to four years based on performance, budget availability, and business needs. The IMF is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that employment decisions are made without discrimination. Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Interest as part of their application, which may be used in the screening process.