Economist/Sr. Economist - STAGO (Contractual)

International Monetary Fund • Washington, DC

14d

About The Position

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The Government Finance Division (STAGO) of the IMF’s Statistics Department (STA) is seeking to fill a contractual vacancy for a Specialized Economist/Senior Economist. STA provides global leadership on macroeconomic and financial statistics. Our analytical, policy, and operations work advances the international statistical agenda and contributes to carrying out the IMF’s mandate and core functions through: (i) multilateral, bilateral, and financial sector surveillance and use of Fund resources; (ii) analytical development, drafting, and promotion of internationally accepted statistical standards and methodologies; and (iii) capacity building activities. STAGO provides global leadership on government finance and public sector debt statistics (GFS and PSDS), fosters related analytical work, and plays a lead role in the Fund’s collaboration with other international organizations involved in those statistics, including the World Bank. Together with other STA divisions, STAGO plays an important role in the implementation of a data strategy that aims to provide high-quality, timely, and comprehensive fiscal data in support of the Fund’s surveillance and lending activities. It also supports member countries’ efforts to compile and disseminate improved fiscal data through its broad capacity development program. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of STAGO’s work program, including: the development/update of international statistical standards, statistical methodology and/or related advice in the fiscal area; the management and implementation of capacity development activities (including TA missions and training), the development, implementation, and management of a statistical data program; the support of area departments in the surveillance and data areas; collaboration with international agencies, the pursuit of research, data collection and other projects that further the department’s objectives, including showcasing STA fiscal databases and/or using them for evidence-based policy making, Minimum qualifications: Educational development, including and/or supplemented by work experience, typically acquired through the completion of considerable graduate work in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field of study, or equivalent, is required; or, an advanced university degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field of study, or equivalent, plus a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience is required. In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards: A PhD in macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics, public finance, international trade, econometrics and/or a related field is preferred. Knowledge of government finance and public sector debt statistical methodologies and proven experience in the practical application of these methodologies is essential. Proven experience in providing technical assistance in the fiscal statistics (GFS and PSDS) areas and ability to connect the division’s expertise with the core mandate of the Fund. Strong written and oral communications skills and strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills will also be required in developing relations with staff at different levels in national and international authorities. In addition to excellent English, proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic is highly desirable. This is a one-year contractual appointment. 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Requirements

• Educational development, including and/or supplemented by work experience, typically acquired through the completion of considerable graduate work in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field of study, or equivalent, is required; or, an advanced university degree in Economics, Finance, or a related field of study, or equivalent, plus a minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Knowledge of government finance and public sector debt statistical methodologies and proven experience in the practical application of these methodologies is essential.
• Proven experience in providing technical assistance in the fiscal statistics (GFS and PSDS) areas and ability to connect the division’s expertise with the core mandate of the Fund.
• Strong written and oral communications skills and strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills will also be required in developing relations with staff at different levels in national and international authorities.

Nice To Haves

• A PhD in macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics, public finance, international trade, econometrics and/or a related field is preferred.
• In addition to excellent English, proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Arabic is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• the development/update of international statistical standards, statistical methodology and/or related advice in the fiscal area
• the management and implementation of capacity development activities (including TA missions and training)
• the development, implementation, and management of a statistical data program
• the support of area departments in the surveillance and data areas
• collaboration with international agencies
• the pursuit of research, data collection and other projects that further the department’s objectives, including showcasing STA fiscal databases and/or using them for evidence-based policy making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree