Economist/Senior Economist – APD

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Company: International Monetary Fund

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Typically Reports to:

Deputy Division Chief, Division Chief, Unit Chief

Job Description

APD is looking to hire two (2) Economist/Senior Economist through this requisition. One economist will work on Japan desk and one economist will work 75% in the Regional Studies Division and 25% on a Pacific Island country in the Pacific Island division.

JAPAN

The Asia and Pacific Department (Japan Division) has an opening for an Economist/Senior Economist to work on Japan. She/he will participate in Article IV missions and staff visits and be expected to carry out research and analysis on the Japanese economy, covering all sectors as needed. The selected candidate is expected to provide substantial input into policy analysis and contribute first-rate analytical work; contribute to or draft policy notes and staff reports; provide briefings and comments on Japan-related issues as well as on Fund-wide policy papers; and help organize and deliver outreach events.

RSD and PID

The Regional Studies Division in APD leads the department’s work on regional issues and research, produces the Regional Economic Outlook, conducts cross country analysis and research, and acts as a coordination unit liaising with divisions to develop APD’s views on IMF policy issues. The selected candidate will be expected to undertake research projects, including helping to draft the APD REO; contribute to the division’s regular macroeconomic, trade, and financial market surveillance activities; facilitate departmental collaboration on cross country and cluster work; help disseminate and implement strategic objectives of the department; and prepare surveillance committee and management briefings, as well as presentations. The selected candidate will have an opportunity to work closely with senior staff, including the Director and Deputy Director overseeing the division, as well as participate in outreach activities such as for the APD REO.

The selected candidate would also serve as lead desk economist to one of the countries covered by the Pacific Islands Division (PID). PID covers a range of middle- and low-income countries, including fragile states, in the Pacific, which face a broad range of challenges such as constrained potential growth, rising migration, geographic dispersion and remoteness, high risk of debt distress, and elevated vulnerability to the effects of climate change and natural disasters. Country teams have impactful engagement, along with other IFIs. These countries are also heavy users of IMF CD. The selected candidate will be expected to be involved in multiple policy areas/sectors of the economy and assume primary responsibility for some sectors and contribute to drafting of country papers with inputs from the team and commenting on technical assistance and other Fund and development partner documents.

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the successful candidate will possess first-rate analytical and data management skills, strong insights about integrating political economy considerations into policy development and program work, and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. The candidate should be able to work well independently and creatively to turn ideas and economic analysis into helpful policy advice. S/he should be an enthusiastic team player and able to work under tight deadlines, with strong drafting and oral communications skills.

Department:
APDJA Asia and Pacific Department Japan Division

Hiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.