Economist​/Sr. Economist; Contractual - ICDMF

The General Macro and Fiscal Division of the Institute for Capacity Development (ICDMF) is seeking two Economist/Senior Economists. ICDMF is the largest of four delivery divisions at the Institute for Capacity Development with diverse staff combining experience from academia, international organizations, ministries of finance, and central banks.

ICDMF is responsible for delivering macroeconomic frameworks technical assistance (TA) to build capacity for forecasting and policy analysis to fiscal agencies and other public institutions (FPAS). The TA is typically implemented through work with core groups of officials over multi‑year engagements with the aim of embedding practices within institutions. The division currently manages over 40 macroeconomic framework TA projects and delivers over 50 external and internal training courses annually in the above‑listed areas.

• Lead and participate in capacity development (CD) missions as needed.
• Coordinate all aspects of macroeconomic frameworks technical assistance projects, including project design, implementation, preparation of individual TA work programs, development of analytical tools, and project work.
• Manage CDMAP project management software.
• Prepare briefing notes, back‑to‑office reports, and Technical Assistance Reports.
• Deliver external and internal training as requested.
• Lead the development of CD materials such as tools/models, applications, lectures, case studies, and workshops.
• Participate in Analytics and Development (A&D) efforts supporting Divisional and Departmental CD.
• Potentially contribute to the ICD/ITD‑led Comprehensive Macroeconomic Frameworks Environment (CMFE) project advancing macroeconomic framework design and analysis.
• Take on other departmental responsibilities as indicated by Divisional management.

• Educational development, including and/or supplemented by work experience, typically acquired through the completion of considerable graduate work in economics, or equivalent, is required.

• Experienced macroeconomist with a substantive background in macroeconomic and fiscal policy issues, economic modeling, and medium‑term forecasting.
• Strong analytical abilities and good institutional knowledge of central banks and ministries of finance.
• Experience in macroeconomic modeling and project management of macro frameworks in central banks, ministries of finance, or similar public institutions.
• Advanced knowledge of time‑series analysis (state‑space modeling, Bayesian and classical inference, optimization methods, calibration strategies, methods for near‑term forecasting and now casting).
• Proficiency in standard computing environments for economic modeling – Python, Matlab, R, Excel.
• First‑rate expository skills and demonstrated intellectual leadership in economic analysis (prior work experience and research work).
• Prior experience in CD delivery and related macroeconomic and fiscal policy analysis, especially with semi‑structural and DSGE modeling in emerging markets and developing countries.
• Strong communication (oral and written), organizational, interpersonal skills.

This is a one‑year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person.

We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.