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• Risk Specialist (Financial and Economic Risks) - Office of Risk Management

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The IMF's Office of Risk Management (ORM) seeks a Risk Specialist to support the development and implementation of a strengthened Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. The role focuses on financial and economic risk analysis, including assessment of credit, liquidity, and market risks facing the Fund and its membership. Key duties include developing risk tools and methodologies, contributing to data models and analytics, preparing reports on financial risks, supporting risk-based reviews of country documents, and ensuring compliance with financial risk management policies. The position requires collaboration across departments to enhance risk-based decision support and foster a risk-aware culture. The specialist will contribute to ORM's flagship Annual and Midyear Risk Reports and support training initiatives in risk management.

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• Data Management Analyst/Sr. Data Management Analyst (Business Continuity) (Contractual) - CSFIR

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The International Monetary Fund's Corporate Services and Facilities (CSF) department is seeking a Data Management Analyst/Sr. Data Management Analyst (Business Continuity) to support operational resilience projects. The role involves managing information needs for business continuity initiatives, serving as the primary liaison with the Fusion Risk Management vendor, and overseeing the maintenance and development of the Fusion system. Key responsibilities include relationship management with stakeholders, project planning and budgeting, system implementation and maintenance, data processing and validation, creating user guides and dashboards, problem-solving, and supporting training and resilience exercises. The position requires expertise in Fusion Risk Management Tools or Salesforce Lightning, data visualization in Power BI, and strong project management skills within a large organization.

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• Section Chief (Language Services) - Corporate Services and Facilities Department

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The Section Chief of the French Section in Language Services manages a team providing translation and related services into French, primarily from English but occasionally from Spanish and Portuguese. Responsibilities include planning, supervising, and coordinating translation, revision, proofreading, and editing activities to ensure high-quality outputs. The role involves managing staff performance, assigning work, establishing priorities, and ensuring quality control measures. The Section Chief also acts as an authority on language, including terminology, and liaises with IMF departments to resolve translation issues. They evaluate language software systems, assess future technology and training needs, and formulate related strategies. The position requires extensive professional experience in translation or related fields, with a strong command of French as a native language and proficiency in CAT tools and translation management systems.

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• Economist/Sr Economist (FADT2)

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The International Monetary Fund's Tax Policy 2 Division seeks an Economist/Senior Economist to contribute to capacity development in tax policy for member countries and execute the Division's analytical agenda. Responsibilities include working on tax policy issues across the Western Hemisphere, non-francophone Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions, focusing on areas such as VAT design, international corporate taxation, fiscal regimes for extractive industries, property taxation, personal tax systems, and excise taxation. The role involves preparing policy papers, responding to member country queries, liaising with capacity-building providers, and engaging with civil society and industry. Extensive travel is required. The position requires advanced university degree in economics or related field, sound knowledge of public finance and taxation principles, data analysis skills, and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience in tax policy economics from government, academia, or consulting, preferably with exposure to developing countries.

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• Resident Advisor - STARE (SEETAC-Italy)

  International Monetary Fund · SEETAC-Italy

  The Real Sector Statistics Advisor (RSSA) will oversee and conduct capacity development support in real sector statistics for seven countries in Southeast Europe (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, and Serbia) and regional agencies. Key responsibilities include developing annual work programs, managing technical assistance missions, coordinating with IMF departments and international partners, conducting training in national accounts and price statistics, and monitoring CD activities through the CDMAP portal. The role requires extensive experience in real sector statistics, particularly national accounts methodology, with a minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience. The position is based in Rome, Italy, with frequent travel within the region and remote interaction with country authorities. The RSSA reports to the SEETAC Director and technical guidance from STA headquarters.

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• Resident Advisor - STARE (CDOT-Thailand)

  International Monetary Fund · 🇹🇭 Thailand

  The Resident Advisor - STARE (CDOT-Thailand) position is for a Real Sector Statistics Advisor (RSSA) based in Bangkok, Thailand, to oversee capacity development support in real sector statistics across seven Southeast Asian countries and regional agencies. The role involves developing annual work programs, managing technical assistance and training missions, coordinating with IMF departments and international partners, and monitoring CD activities through the CDMAP portal. The RSSA will conduct country missions, provide regional training in national accounts and price statistics, and contribute to reports and outreach activities. The position requires extensive professional experience in real sector statistics, particularly national accounts methodology, and an advanced degree in economics, statistics, or related field. The role involves significant travel within the region and interaction with country authorities.

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• Communications Officer (Speechwriter) - COMSI - (Contractual)

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The Communications Officer (Speechwriter) works in the IMF's Communications Department, specifically in the Strategy and Impact Division (COMSI). This role involves drafting speeches, talking points, and narratives for senior leadership to deliver at global, regional, and country levels. The position requires working with management and various departments to ensure institutional alignment on communication messages. The officer also prepares tailored content for different platforms including blogs and op-eds. The role demands excellent English writing skills, experience in translating technical content into accessible formats, and a strong understanding of global economic issues and IMF operations.

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• Financial Sector Expert/Senior Financial Sector Expert- HQTA (MCMFS)

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) seeks a Financial Sector Expert or Senior Financial Sector Expert to work in the Financial Sector Assessment and Policies (FS) Division within the Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM). The role involves managing and reviewing the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP), developing FSAP policies and analytical tools, and conducting stress testing and systemic risk assessments. The expert will contribute to developing and applying advanced financial stability tools, including macro-financial models, vulnerability analysis, and interconnectedness studies. Responsibilities include leading stress testing missions, collaborating with internal and external specialists, and supporting Division-wide projects such as board papers. The position requires expertise in econometric modeling, quantitative software (MATLAB, R, Python, Stata), and staying current with quantitative financial stability research. The role is based in Washington, D.C. with a two-year contractual appointment renewable up to four years total.

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• Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst - MCDRS

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The IMF's Regional Strategy and Analytics Division (RSD) in the Middle East and Central Asia (MCD) Department seeks a Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst to support cross-country analytical products including the Regional Economic Outlook and senior management briefings. Responsibilities include constructing and managing economic databases, performing statistical and econometric analysis, creating charts and dashboards, and supporting data management solutions. The role requires strong technical skills in econometric software (E-Views, Stata, Python, R), data processing, and Fund data platforms (DMXe, EcOS, iData). The position involves mentoring junior analysts, collaborating with economists, and producing high-quality analytical outputs. Only candidates residing in the Washington DC metro area are considered.

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• Administrative Coordinator (Contractual) - FADRM

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The Administrative Coordinator will support the Travel Claims Team within the Resource and Information Management Division of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the IMF. Key responsibilities include processing travel expense reports, reviewing and certifying duty days, ensuring compliance with travel policies, monitoring LADF principles, verifying reservations, and serving as a point of contact for travel issues. The role also involves advising on travel policies, preparing performance reports, and identifying process improvements. Additionally, the candidate will support general operations functions such as managing capacity development activities in CDMAP, maintaining TIMS data, assisting with expert recruitment, and ensuring compliance with Fund policies. The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in enterprise systems and Excel, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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• Tax Administration Resident Advisor - CAPTAC-DR - Guatemala

  International Monetary Fund · 🇬🇹 Guatemala

  The IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) seeks a Tax Administration Resident Advisor for the CAPTAC-DR center in Guatemala City. This role supports member countries in Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic with tax administration reforms, aligning with FAD-recommended strategies. Key responsibilities include consulting with revenue authorities, developing and monitoring work plans, providing technical advice on tax reforms, delivering training workshops, coordinating with experts and donors, managing program budgets, and supporting data collection under the ISORA initiative. The position requires extensive senior management experience in tax administration and familiarity with regional challenges. The initial contract is one year with potential for renewal, requiring significant regional travel.

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• Resident Advisor (External Sector Statistics, AFRITAC CENTRAL) - STABP

  International Monetary Fund · 🇬🇦 Gabon

  The IMF's Statistics Department (STA) and Central Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center (AFC) seek a Resident Advisor on External Sector Statistics (ESS) to strengthen statistical capacities in 9 Central African countries (Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tome and Principe). The role involves organizing and delivering technical assistance (TA) missions and regional workshops on ESS, managing short-term experts' missions, facilitating collaboration among government and regional agencies, and coordinating with IMF headquarters and other international agencies. The position is based in Libreville, Gabon, with extensive travel required to beneficiary countries. The Resident Advisor will support countries in compiling and disseminating ESS according to BPM6 and prepare for transition to BPM7. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in ESS compilation, project management, and diplomatic communication.

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• Economist (Local) - Resident Representative Office for Jordan - MCD

  International Monetary Fund · RR-Jordan

  The IMF Resident Representative Office for Jordan is seeking a highly qualified Economist to join its team. The role involves systematic monitoring, assessment, and evaluation of Jordan's economic and political developments, particularly in areas such as production, prices, financial sector, money, fiscal issues, and balance of payments. The Economist will identify problems, provide accurate information to IMF staff, collect and analyze data, prepare written and statistical outputs, and contribute to institutional capacity building. The position requires maintaining databases, developing relationships with national technical staff and donor institutions, assisting visiting mission staff, preparing program notes, participating in data collection missions, and coordinating with the communications department for outreach strategies. The role is a one-year local contractual appointment with potential for renewal up to three years.

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• Research Analyst (Local) - Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) in Tokyo - APD

  International Monetary Fund · 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

  The International Monetary Fund's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) in Tokyo seeks a locally recruited Research Analyst to support economic and financial monitoring, outreach, and seminar activities across Japan and other Asian countries. The role involves collecting and analyzing economic data, participating in economic research, and preparing reports. The position requires familiarity with macroeconomic concepts, economic data sources, and strong data analysis skills using Excel and presentation software. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and in teams. Additional assets include training in macro- and international economics, econometrics knowledge, experience with related software, familiarity with generative AI tools, and a good command of Japanese. The position offers a one-year initial contract with potential for a two-year extension, starting in September 2026 or April 2027.

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• Economist (Local) - Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) in Tokyo - APD

  International Monetary Fund · 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

  The International Monetary Fund's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) in Tokyo is seeking a junior economist to conduct analytical work on the Asia-Pacific region. Responsibilities include participating in regional research projects and surveillance activities, monitoring macroeconomic and financial developments, and contributing to operational work. The role requires advanced econometric knowledge, proficiency in economic databases and software, and strong English communication skills. Candidates should be able to work independently and in teams under pressure, with versatility and adaptability being essential. A good command of Japanese is desirable but not required. The position is fixed-term with potential for a two-year extension after the initial one-year period.

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• Research Analyst under the Research Analyst Program (RAP)

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The International Monetary Fund's Research Analyst Program (RAP) seeks recent graduates with strong quantitative and analytical skills to contribute to economic research and policy analysis. RAP participants support Fund economists in conducting research, collecting and compiling macroeconomic data, manipulating databases, and analyzing economic time series. They utilize econometric and statistical tools, maintain databases, and collaborate on various projects. The program is a two-year contractual opportunity located at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., with participants hired globally. RAP may meet PREDOC requirements for subsequent academic study.

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• 2026 Research Analyst

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The International Monetary Fund seeks dynamic and highly motivated Research Analysts (RAs) with strong quantitative and analytical skills to support economic analysis and information technology systems. RAs will be responsible for data gathering, econometrics, analysis of economic or statistical data sets, and basic programming for high-quality analyses. They will compile statistical data, compare and evaluate alternative data sources, compute data using statistical and econometric techniques, and develop summary analysis including tables and charts for reports. RAs will also manage Fund databases, contribute to staff reports, develop and maintain cross-country databases, maintain computer software, and write programs for statistical and econometric analysis. The position requires working independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with the ability to handle multiple responsibilities under tight time constraints. This is a contractual appointment for one year, renewable up to four years, based on business need and performance. Candidates must reside in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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• Counsel / Senior Counsel - LEGFF

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The IMF seeks a Counsel or Senior Counsel for the Financial and Fiscal Law Division (LEGFF) to provide high-quality legal advice on public financial management (PFM) frameworks. Responsibilities include advising on budgetary processes, public debt, fiscal councils, sovereign wealth funds, and public-private partnerships. The role involves drafting legal frameworks for member countries, participating in Fund missions, conducting research, and contributing to policy papers. The position requires significant experience in PFM law, legislative drafting, and advising on public policy. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in a Fund member jurisdiction and demonstrate excellent analytical, diplomatic, and communication skills in English.

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• Resident Advisor on Banking Sector Regulation and Supervision at Commission de Supervision Bancaire et Financière (CSBF), Madagascar (MCMTA)

  International Monetary Fund · LTX-Madagascar

  The IMF is seeking an experienced Resident Advisor on Banking Sector Regulation and Supervision to work at the Commission de Supervision Bancaire et Financière (CSBF) in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The one-year position, renewable up to two additional years, supports the CSBF in implementing the Basel I framework and risk-based supervision. Key responsibilities include developing a banking sector regulation and supervision workplan, delivering training and workshops, coordinating with AFRITAC South and other stakeholders, and managing technical assistance activities using CDMAP. The role requires extensive experience in banking supervision and regulation, particularly in adapting international standards to national frameworks, with strong communication skills in French and English.

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• Data Engineer/Sr. Data Engineer -ITDDP (Contractual)

  International Monetary Fund · 🇺🇸 United States

  The Data Engineer/Sr. Data Engineer role supports the Corporate Data team at the IMF by operating and improving the enterprise data platform and delivering analytics solutions. The position involves designing and running data warehouse solutions, reports, and dashboards, while coordinating with platform owners and service providers. Key responsibilities include managing Azure cloud platforms, engineering data pipelines, operating data storage platforms, enabling data governance, implementing DevOps practices, and supporting self-service analytics. The role requires expertise in cloud platform engineering, data pipeline development, and data governance tools, with a focus on scalability, security, and business alignment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in complex analytics solutions, strong Azure/cloud and data warehousing skills, and experience with data governance tools.

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