Economist/Senior Economist - STABP (Contractual)

International Monetary Fund • Washington DC, DC

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About The Position

The IMF Statistics Department’s Balance of Payments Division (STABP) is seeking an Economist/Senior Economist to conduct analytical, conceptual, and data work in support of the Division’s work program. STABP collaborates with Fund departments on analytical, policy, and operational work supporting bilateral, multilateral, and financial sector surveillance. It operationalizes the Fund’s role as global standard setter for external sector statistics (ESS), authors the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM), and is engaged in updating it. The new manual, BPM7, is expected to be released in 2025. The Division also authors or co-authors ESS manuals and compilation guides, manages specialized global macroeconomic databases, and runs the Fund’s technical assistance program on ESS.

The successful candidate will work across the Division’s ESS program. This includes advising on international statistical standards and methodology, coordinating and delivering capacity development, maintaining specialized databases, supporting IMF departments, and collaborating with international organizations on research and other projects. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension subject to performance, business needs, and funding.

Requirements

• Advanced (postgraduate) degree in economics, statistics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and technical skills in external sector statistics compilation and methodology.
• At least five years of professional experience compiling balance of payments and/or international investment position statistics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong diplomatic skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of teams.
• Ability to manage a wide range of assignments and work under tight deadlines.
• Dynamic and highly motivated.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing technical assistance and training.
• Published research on external sector statistics methodology.
• Exposure to other statistical and/or policy areas.
• Working knowledge of Spanish or French.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical, conceptual, and data work to implement STABP’s work program.
• Advise on the interpretation and implementation of international statistical standards and statistical methodology for external sector statistics.
• Coordinate and implement capacity development activities, including technical assistance and training, with particular emphasis on supporting countries’ early adoption of the new Balance of Payments methodology.
• Develop and maintain the relevance of STABP’s specialized databases.
• Support IMF departments in surveillance and data areas.
• Collaborate with international organizations and pursue research and other projects that further STA’s objectives, including showcasing STA databases and/or using them for evidence-based policymaking.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level