Economist/Senior Economist (Ukraine) - EURAE

International Monetary Fund • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The European Department’s Eastern Unit is hiring an Economist/Senior Economist to work on Ukraine. The IMF supports Ukraine through the US$8.1 billion Extended Fund Facility approved by the Board in February 2026, which anchors the broader international financing and reform effort. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to policy design and implementation in a high-profile, exceptionally challenging environment, engaging with senior policymakers, international partners, and the European Department front office.

The selected candidate will lead the team’s work on monetary policy, exchange rate policy, foreign exchange market developments, and capital flow management measures. The role may also cover policy areas beyond this core portfolio, and sectoral allocations may change over time. The team engages with the authorities through frequent virtual meetings, staff visits, and quarterly EFF review missions. The assignment counts toward the LIC/FCS experience requirement for promotion to A15 because Ukraine is classified as a Fragile and Conflict-Affected State.

Requirements

• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to formulate policy advice in a rapidly evolving setting.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability to deliver a substantial workload under very tight deadlines.
• Ability to think creatively and independently and identify solutions tailored to country circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate internally as a team member and externally with country authorities.
• Comfort working under very tight deadlines and intense scrutiny.
• Meet the qualifications set forth in the applicable job standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working on programs.
• Previous experience working on large emerging market economies, particularly on monetary and external sector issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor monetary and exchange rate developments and assess their implications for program performance and macroeconomic stability.
• Lead policy discussions with the National Bank of Ukraine on monetary policy implementation, exchange rate management, foreign exchange interventions, and the calibration and sequencing of capital flow management measures.
• Contribute to program design, review negotiations, and the formulation of conditionality related to monetary and exchange rate policies.
• Prepare policy notes, analytical notes, briefing materials, and Board documents.
• Contribute to the team’s broader analytical and operational work, including work on other macroeconomic and structural policy issues.
• Build effective working relationships with country authorities, the World Bank, other multilateral institutions, and staff in functional departments.

What This Job Offers

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