Economist/Sr. Economist (ICDCI)

International Monetary Fund • Washington DC, DC

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About The Position

The Climate and Inclusive Growth Division of the Institute for Capacity Development (ICDCI) is seeking an Economist/Senior economist. The selected candidate will be involved in capacity development in macro-structural areas. The division's training covers a range of topics, including inclusive growth, regional economic integration, macroeconomics of climate, artificial intelligence, macroeconomic management of natural resources, and vulnerability diagnostics. The division also delivers training and technical assistance on integrating natural disasters into macroeconomic frameworks (FPP-type frameworks) and models (e.g. DSGE). Training modalities include in-person and virtual delivery both in HQ and across the regional capacity development centers. The selected candidate will also be expected to contribute more broadly to ICD’s agenda in these macro-structural areas, including to the development and delivery of related internal training through the Internal Economics Training (IET) program, as well as conducting work to deepen macro-structural analysis, and contributing to divisional and departmental projects in these areas as they arise.

Requirements

• Fungible economist with a strong academic and policy-oriented background in macroeconomics and structural policies.
• Good knowledge of Fund policies and practices.
• Excellent analytical, written and oral expository, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong quantitative and empirical research skills.
• Experience in applying econometric methods and macroeconomic modeling to policy-relevant questions.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Flexibility and ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Superior time/project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to deliver training in other languages, such as French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Involved in capacity development in macro-structural areas.
• Deliver training and technical assistance on integrating natural disasters into macroeconomic frameworks and models.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal training through the Internal Economics Training (IET) program.
• Conduct work to deepen macro-structural analysis.
• Contribute to divisional and departmental projects in macro-structural areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level