Research Officer / Senior Research Officer

International Monetary Fund • Washington, D.C., DC

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About The Position

The Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) of the IMF is looking for a Research Officer / Senior Research Officer. The IEO is a small unit that operates independently of IMF management and at arm's length from the Executive Board. It produces about two evaluations per year on issues related to the IMF, with the objective of supporting the IMF Executive Board in its oversight function, strengthening the learning culture of the IMF, and enhancing transparency. The primary assignment of the Research Officer / Senior Research Officer is to undertake analytical and data work in support of IEO evaluations.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Macroeconomics, Finance, Statistics, or related field; or university degree supplemented by at least six years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills.
• Proficiency in software applications, e.g. MS Office is required.
• Proficiency in packages such as Stata, Eviews, and Matlab, together with knowledge of statistical and econometric techniques and macroeconomic relationships, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of IMF policies and operations is required.
• Experience with and understanding of evaluation approaches and methods is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of English, written and oral.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with evaluation approaches and methods.

Responsibilities

• Support IEO economists, evaluators, and consultants in conducting quantitative data analysis utilizing econometric and other statistical tools.
• Prepare charts and tables, accessing and manipulating macroeconomic data from a wide range of sources, including IFS, OECD, WB, INS, BEL, Current Economic Indicators, WEO, WEFA, Haver, DataStream, Reuters, Bloomberg and internet.
• Support for AI and text analysis work as needed.
• Support economists, evaluators, and consultants in retrieving and accessing documents, arranging, and keeping records of interviews, as well as preparing background papers.
• Support economists, evaluators, and consultants in conducting qualitative analysis, including desk reviews of IMF documents and participating in interviews.
• Provide guidance, information, and informal training to users (economists and evaluators) in computer applications, statistical procedures, and use of databases.
• Support tasks that require the application of evaluation methodologies such as literature review, semi-structured interviews, surveys, and text analysis.
• Support outreach efforts for IEO evaluations, as well as collect and organize information received as a result of this outreach.
• Assist with the production of IEO documents, including engaging with the IMF publication team and outside vendors to arrange for and oversee layout and printing.

Benefits

• Two-year term staff appointment for contractual employees.
• Open-ended status for regular staff members selected to fill the vacancy.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree