International Monetary Fund · 1 week ago
Economist/Senior Economist (to the Executive Director - contractual)
USA, Washington DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking a Senior Economist to support the Executive Director and advance IMFC priorities. The role involves preparing for IMFC meetings, liaising with Saudi authorities, monitoring global economic developments, and facilitating consensus in IMFC deliberations.
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Responsibilities
Support the IMFC Chair and Executive Director in preparing for and participating in IMFC meetings, including developing briefing materials, speaking notes, and communiqués that reflect IMFC priorities and Saudi interests
Liaise with Saudi authorities (Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, and other relevant institutions) to coordinate input, communicate IMFC developments, and ensure alignment with national priorities
Monitor global economic and financial developments, with a focus on issues discussed by the IMFC, such as international monetary stability, global liquidity, resource transfers to developing countries, and proposals to amend the IMF Articles of Agreement
Analyze IMFC documentation, policy proposals, and communications from the IMF, providing concise briefings and recommendations to the Executive Director and Saudi authorities
Facilitate consensus-building and effective participation in IMFC deliberations, ensuring Saudi positions are well-represented and contribute to the Committee’s guidance for the IMF’s work program
Report on IMFC meeting outcomes and communiqués, summarizing implications for Saudi Arabia and supporting follow-up actions as needed
Undertake other IMFC-related functions as designated by the Executive Director. Expected deliverables include but are not limited to: Leading end-to-end development of office strategic priorities, including conceptual design, analytical groundwork, stakeholder alignment with MoF/SAMA, coordination across advisors, and structured delegation to ensure timely delivery of strategic priorities
Qualification
Required
considerable graduate work in economics, or equivalent
Company
International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund works to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, and reduce poverty around the world.
Founded in 1945
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kristalina Georgieva
Managing Director
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