International Monetary Fund
Economist/Senior Economist (FADM1)
International Monetary Fund, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking a qualified expert to fill an economist/senior economist position in its Public Financial Management 1 Division (FADM1), based in Washington D.C.The successful candidate will provide Capacity Development (CD) support to IMF member countries in Anglophone Africa, Europe, Middle East and Central Asia.
Support is typically provided through diagnostic and review missions, trainings, and workshops.
The successful candidate will advise on some of the following public financial management (PFM) areas: * medium-term fiscal and budget frameworks * budget preparation, approval, and execution * budget classification, fiscal reporting, and accounting systems * PFM legal frameworks * public investment management * fiscal risk management * cash and debt management * digitalization of public financesThe key responsibilities of the economist/senior economist will include: * Leading and participating in CD activities in one or more of the above topical areas. * Coordinating and supervising technical content of the CD delivered by IMF’s regional CD centers and by long-term PFM experts assigned to a country. * Designing multi-year CD projects for assigned countries, actively managing project activities, contracting and supervising short-term experts as needed, and reporting on project performance.
This may involve developing proposals for donor-funding and periodic performance reporting to the donor partners. * Contributing to FAD’s analytical and research work on core and emerging global PFM themes.
This includes developing technical guidance notes and CD tools. **Qualifications: **Applicants should have a relevant advanced university degree or equivalent qualifications in economics, finance, or accounting and at least four years of relevant professional experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with at least 8 years of practical experience, preferably in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance, international financial institution or development partner, as well as considerable and first-hand knowledge of PFM practices in different countries.
It is also highly desirable for applicants to have experience delivering CD in PFM areas to a range of countries and in project management.Strong English oral and written communication skills are required, and an ability to work in French would be a strong advantage.
The candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work as part of a team, maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and development partners at a senior level, and handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment.
They would be expected to have sound understanding of IMF policies and processes.Candidates who are not selected for the Term economist/senior economist position may be considered for a Headquarters-Based Consultant 2-year contractual appointment.This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015. **Department: **FADM1 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management I **Hiring For: **A11, A12, A13, A14 *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. *The IMF works to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty.
Our work on the macroeconomic benefits of challenges such as empowering women, modernizing the global trading system, wage inequity, and climate change, provides new ideas to safeguard the stability of the international monetary and financial system and addresses the world's most pressing macroeconomic and financial issues .
Our 2,800 dedicated employees are leaders in their fields and collaborate to address the needs of our members and make a meaningful, positive difference to lives across the globe.
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Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.
Work for the World.
The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking a qualified expert to fill an economist/senior economist position in its Public Financial Management 1 Division (FADM1), based in Washington D.C.The successful candidate will provide Capacity Development (CD) support to IMF member countries in Anglophone Africa, Europe, Middle East and Central Asia.
Support is typically provided through diagnostic and review missions, trainings, and workshops.
The successful candidate will advise on some of the following public financial management (PFM) areas: * medium-term fiscal and budget frameworks * budget preparation, approval, and execution * budget classification, fiscal reporting, and accounting systems * PFM legal frameworks * public investment management * fiscal risk management * cash and debt management * digitalization of public financesThe key responsibilities of the economist/senior economist will include: * Leading and participating in CD activities in one or more of the above topical areas. * Coordinating and supervising technical content of the CD delivered by IMF’s regional CD centers and by long-term PFM experts assigned to a country. * Designing multi-year CD projects for assigned countries, actively managing project activities, contracting and supervising short-term experts as needed, and reporting on project performance.
This may involve developing proposals for donor-funding and periodic performance reporting to the donor partners. * Contributing to FAD’s analytical and research work on core and emerging global PFM themes.
This includes developing technical guidance notes and CD tools. **Qualifications: **Applicants should have a relevant advanced university degree or equivalent qualifications in economics, finance, or accounting and at least four years of relevant professional experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with at least 8 years of practical experience, preferably in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance, international financial institution or development partner, as well as considerable and first-hand knowledge of PFM practices in different countries.
It is also highly desirable for applicants to have experience delivering CD in PFM areas to a range of countries and in project management.Strong English oral and written communication skills are required, and an ability to work in French would be a strong advantage.
The candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to work as part of a team, maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and development partners at a senior level, and handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment.
They would be expected to have sound understanding of IMF policies and processes.Candidates who are not selected for the Term economist/senior economist position may be considered for a Headquarters-Based Consultant 2-year contractual appointment.This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015. **Department: **FADM1 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management I **Hiring For: **A11, A12, A13, A14 *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. *The IMF works to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty.
Our work on the macroeconomic benefits of challenges such as empowering women, modernizing the global trading system, wage inequity, and climate change, provides new ideas to safeguard the stability of the international monetary and financial system and addresses the world's most pressing macroeconomic and financial issues .
Our 2,800 dedicated employees are leaders in their fields and collaborate to address the needs of our members and make a meaningful, positive difference to lives across the globe.
This privacy notice explains how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) processes personal data collected through its recruitment portal.
The IMF collects and uses various types of personal data in the context of its recruitment process in order to take steps required prior to entering into a contract.
This may include contact details, work experience, education background, and professional qualifications.
Access to personal data is limited to authorized IMF personnel and certain third parties, such as authorized partners or service providers who act on behalf of the IMF.
These may include service providers such as background check agencies, assessment vendors, and other recruitment-related partners.
If you are offered a position, your data may also be shared as necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., for visa applications) or in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including law enforcement agencies.
Personal data is retained in accordance with applicable IMF retention policies.
You have rights in relation to your personal data.
For more information about these rights and how to exercise them, please refer to the . #J-18808-Ljbffr