Economist/Sr. Economist (Contractual) - ICDMF

International Monetary Fund • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The General Macro and Fiscal Division of the Institute for Capacity Development (ICDMF) at the IMF is seeking two Economist/Senior Economists for contractual appointments. ICDMF is responsible for delivering macroeconomic frameworks technical assistance (TA) to build capacity for forecasting and policy analysis, developing new models and approaches for TA, and developing and delivering external training in macroeconomic analysis and fiscal policy. The division manages over 40 macroeconomic framework TA projects and delivers over 50 external and internal training courses annually. The successful candidate will lead and participate in capacity development missions, contribute to the coordination of TA deliveries, develop analytical tools, manage projects, and prepare reports. They may also deliver external and internal training, lead the development of CD materials, and participate in Analytics and Development efforts. There is also an opportunity to contribute to the Comprehensive Macroeconomic Frameworks Environment (CMFE) project.

Requirements

• Educational development, including and/or supplemented by work experience, typically acquired through the completion of considerable graduate work in economics, or equivalent, is required.
• Advanced knowledge of time series analysis (state-space modeling, Bayesian and classical inference, optimization methods, calibration strategies, methods for near-near-term forecasting and nowcasting).
• Well-versed in standard computing environments for economic modeling – Python/Matlab/R/Excel.
• First-rate expository skills.
• Clearly demonstrated intellectual leadership in economic analysis (prior work experience and research work).
• Strong communication (oral and written), organizational, interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced macroeconomist with a substantive background in macroeconomic and fiscal policy issues, economic modeling, and medium-term forecasting.
• Strong analytical abilities and a good institutional knowledge of central banks and ministries of finance.
• Experience in macroeconomic modeling and project management of macro frameworks in central banks, ministries of finance, or similar public institutions.
• Expected to develop new tools in Python/Matlab/R/Excel and assist others in building analytical tools using these tools.
• Prior experience in CD delivery.
• Experience with issues related to macroeconomic and fiscal policy analysis and semi-structural and DSGE modeling in central banks and ministries of finance, particularly in emerging market and developing countries.

Responsibilities

• Leading and participating in capacity development (CD) missions.
• Contributing to coordination of all aspects of successful deliveries, including project design and implementation.
• Preparation of individual TA work programs.
• Development of analytical tools.
• Project work and team management (when sufficiently experienced).
• Managing CDMAP project management software.
• Preparation of briefing notes, back-to-office reports, and Technical Assistance Reports.
• Delivering external and internal training.
• Leading the development of CD materials, such as tools/models, applications, lectures, case studies, and workshops.
• Leading and participating in Analytics and Development (A&D) efforts.
• Contributing to the ICD/ITD-led initiative seeking to advance the design and analysis of macroeconomic frameworks across departments (Comprehensive Macroeconomic Frameworks Environment- CMFE project).
• Taking on other departmental responsibilities, as indicated by the Divisional management.

Benefits

• Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.

What This Job Offers

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