Economist/Sr Economist (FADT2)

International Monetary Fund • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Policy 2 Division of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has a vacancy for an Economist/Senior Economist. The successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in the IMF's delivery of capacity development in tax policy to its members, as well as in executing the Division’s analytical agenda. Staff of the division also contribute to the tax policy component of IMF-supported programs, prepare internal policy papers, respond to queries from member countries and elsewhere in the Fund, and liaise with other providers of capacity building. The candidate would contribute to external conferences and workshops and engage with civil society and industry on tax policy issues. The division’s work covers tax policy in the Western Hemisphere, non-francophone Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. Examples of issues include VAT design, international corporate taxation, fiscal regimes for extractive industries, property taxation, personal tax systems, excise taxation. Generally, effects are explored on revenue, the income distribution, efficiency, and fiscal stabilization. Extensive travel should be expected.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree in economics or related field.
• Sound knowledge of public finance and taxation principles.
• Data analysis skills.
• At least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience working as a tax policy economist in government, academia, or consulting, ideally with exposure to developing countries.
• Capacity to undertake analytical work and research.
• Strong diplomatic skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in the IMF's delivery of capacity development in tax policy to its members.
• Execute the Division’s analytical agenda.
• Contribute to the tax policy component of IMF-supported programs.
• Prepare internal policy papers.
• Respond to queries from member countries and elsewhere in the Fund.
• Liaise with other providers of capacity building.
• Contribute to external conferences and workshops.
• Engage with civil society and industry on tax policy issues.

What This Job Offers

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