Technical Assistance Officer (Contractual) - ICDGP

International Monetary Fund • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Institute for Capacity Development’s Global Partnerships Division (ICDGP) is responsible for fundraising and partner relations in support of the IMF’s capacity development (CD) work, the oversight and management of externally financed resources for CD, and partner visibility and CD communications. The Technical Assistance Officer (TAO), under the general supervision of the Division Chief, will assist in carrying out the division’s responsibilities, including the oversight and management of all external resources—such as Regional TA Centers, thematic funds, and bilateral projects. The TAO will also support fundraising efforts, partner relations, partner visibility, CD communications, and trust fund management.

Requirements

• Completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in business, finance, budgeting, accounting, statistics, computer science, or related field, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar professional certification.
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated strong drive for results.
• Ability to manage multiple diverse activities simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent English drafting skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fundraising, especially including work with a donor agency or development partner or international organization.
• Good knowledge of trends in development assistance and capacity development issues.
• Experience with designing and managing evaluations for capacity development.
• Proficiency in additional languages.

Responsibilities

• Manage fundraising efforts for Regional TA Centers, thematic funds, and bilateral initiatives.
• Develop relationships with existing and new partners, raising funds, managing and reviewing project proposals.
• Assist with reporting to external donors, monitoring budgets, and managing annual or semi-annual reports for various funding vehicles.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding TA policies and projects.
• Prepare for, and participate in, relevant partner governance events, such as steering committees and strategic annual discussions.
• Support the division’s external evaluation activities, including the design and organization of such evaluations.
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving results measurement for CD activities and liaise with CDD on success stories.
• Work on initiatives to enhance partner visibility and contribute, as needed, to communications and outreach efforts.
• Involve day-to-day interaction with multiple departments within IMF, as well as with representatives from external agencies.

What This Job Offers

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