Economist/Sr. Economist (Contractual) (ICDMM)

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The Macro- Modelling and Monetary Division of ICD has openings for Economist/Senior Economists positions. The selected candidate(s) will be involved in the development and delivery of capacity development (CD) in macroeconomic frameworks, focusing on topics in monetary policy, exchange rate policy, managing capital flows, forecasting and nowcasting, model-based monetary policy analysis and DSGE models. Modalities include technical assistance delivered in-country and virtually, and training conducted face-to-face and virtual at HQ and the regional CD centers. S/he will provide technical assistance (TA) in the area of macroeconomic frameworks, mainly to central banks and other macroeconomic management institutions, designed to help member countries build capacity for macroeconomic forecasting and policy analysis in support of policymaking. The emphasis will be in the use of nowcasting and near-term forecasting tools, semi-structural gap models and DSGE models, tailored to different country settings (including FCS, LICs and EMEs). In addition, the selected candidate is expected to deliver lectures and guide course participants (country officials and Fund staff) through hands-on workshops covering ICD’s training curriculum on macroeconomic and monetary policies, including analytical methods, modeling, and forecasting. The selected candidate is expected to be actively engaged in innovative ways to develop and deliver CD, including by conducting research in relevant areas, and to contribute to divisional and departmental projects as they arise.

Qualifications

Advanced degree in economics or related field combined with at least four years of relevant professional level experience is required. In addition, the successful candidate could be a fungible or non-fungible macroeconomist with a substantive background in macroeconomic and monetary policy issues, as well as surveillance and/or country program work.

In addition to the above-listed qualifications, the successful candidate should have strong academic and policy-oriented background in macroeconomics and modeling, good knowledge of Fund policies and practices, as well as excellent analytical, written and oral expository, and interpersonal skills. Practical experience in delivering TA in macroeconomic and macro-monetary frameworks would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to work both independently and in teams and must be flexible and able to work on tight deadlines. Proficiency in CDMAP, knowledge of statistical and econometric techniques and related software (especially in EViews and MATLAB), and a track record of teaching and research in macroeconomics, monetary policy, exchange rate policy, and capital flow policies would be advantages. The ability to deliver CD in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and/or Spanish would be an asset. It is expected that the successful candidate will take up his/her position as soon as possible.

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.

Department:

ICDMM Institute for Capacity Development Macro Modelling and Monetary Division

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.