Economist/Senior Economist (Kosovo) – EURST

International Monetary Fund • Washington DC, DC

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About The Position

The IMF’s European Department, Southeastern 2 (ST) Unit, is seeking an experienced economist to work on Kosovo. Kosovo has experienced relatively strong growth, while structural challenges continue to constrain faster income convergence with the European Union. The country’s 24-month precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangement, the first of its kind in Europe, concluded in May 2025. The authorities have expressed interest in a successor arrangement, and following resolution of a political impasse, IMF staff intends to re-engage with them on a potential successor program. Engagement with the authorities is active and constructive, and they value staff advice.

Kosovo is also one of the European Department’s largest users of IMF capacity development, with extensive engagement in fiscal, financial sector, statistics, and macroeconomic modeling areas. The selected candidate will have sectoral responsibilities, work closely with relevant functional departments, draft policy notes and staff reports, and contribute to developing staff positions. Time permitting, the candidate may also contribute to the department’s broader analytical work.

Requirements

• Experienced economist.

Responsibilities

• Work on Kosovo and undertake sectoral responsibilities.
• Work closely with relevant functional departments.
• Draft policy notes and staff reports.
• Contribute to the development of staff positions.
• When time permits, contribute to the department’s broader analytical work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed