Economist/Senior Economists

Job Posting Organization:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization established in 1944 with the mission to promote global economic stability and growth. The IMF has a diverse workforce of over 2,700 employees from around the world, operating in more than 190 countries. The organization provides financial assistance, policy advice, and technical assistance to its member countries, focusing on macroeconomic stability, sustainable growth, and poverty reduction.

Job Overview:
The Macro-Modelling and Monetary Division of the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development (ICD) is seeking qualified candidates for the positions of Economist/Senior Economists. The selected candidates will play a crucial role in developing and delivering capacity development (CD) initiatives in macroeconomic frameworks. This includes a focus on monetary policy, exchange rate policy, managing capital flows, forecasting, and nowcasting, as well as model-based monetary policy analysis and Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models. The work will involve providing technical assistance (TA) to central banks and other macroeconomic management institutions, aimed at enhancing member countries' capabilities in macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis. The candidates will also be responsible for delivering lectures and guiding course participants through hands-on workshops that cover the ICD's training curriculum on macroeconomic and monetary policies. The emphasis will be on innovative approaches to capacity development, including conducting research in relevant areas and contributing to divisional and departmental projects as they arise.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidates will be responsible for a variety of duties, including but not limited to:

• Developing and delivering capacity development programs in macroeconomic frameworks, focusing on monetary policy and exchange rate policy.
• Providing technical assistance to central banks and macroeconomic management institutions to enhance their forecasting and policy analysis capabilities.
• Conducting training sessions, both in-person and virtually, for country officials and Fund staff on macroeconomic and monetary policies.
• Engaging in research related to macroeconomic frameworks and contributing to the development of innovative capacity development methodologies.
• Delivering lectures and facilitating hands-on workshops that cover analytical methods, modeling, and forecasting techniques.
• Collaborating with team members and other departments to ensure the successful implementation of capacity development initiatives.
• Adapting training materials and approaches to suit different country contexts, including fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS), low-income countries (LICs), and emerging market economies (EMEs).
• Actively participating in divisional and departmental projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong academic and policy-oriented background in macroeconomics and modeling. They should have a good understanding of IMF policies and practices, along with excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills. Practical experience in delivering technical assistance in macroeconomic and macro-monetary frameworks is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in teams, and they must be flexible and capable of meeting tight deadlines. Proficiency in CDMAP and knowledge of statistical and econometric techniques, particularly in software such as EViews and MATLAB, will be advantageous. A track record of teaching and research in macroeconomics, monetary policy, exchange rate policy, and capital flow policies is also beneficial.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have completed considerable graduate work in economics or an equivalent field. This educational development should be supplemented by relevant work experience that demonstrates their expertise in macroeconomic frameworks and modeling.

Experience:
The ideal candidates should have substantial experience in the field of macroeconomics, particularly in areas related to monetary policy and capacity development. Experience in delivering technical assistance and training in macroeconomic frameworks is preferred, along with a proven ability to conduct research and contribute to policy analysis.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory. Additionally, the ability to deliver capacity development in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and/or Spanish would be considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's suitability for the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a one-year contractual appointment, with the possibility of renewal for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, contingent upon performance, budget availability, and ongoing business needs. The IMF is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that employment decisions are made without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process are available upon request.