Economist I (Local) - Europe Office, Brussels

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The IMF Offices in Europe seeks to recruit a full-time Economist based in Brussels.

The position carries a competitive salary and benefits package and will be governed by IMF employment conditions for staff recruited for field positions outside of headquarters. The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including on gender, nationality, culture, and educational background.

The contract will be open and renewable with an initial appointment term of one year.

Responsibilities

The economist will execute a range of tasks under the guidance of the Director of the IMF Offices in Europe and other senior staff.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Director of the IMF Offices in Europe and other senior staff, including by gathering and analyzing relevant information and data; conceptualizing and preparing impactful graphics and slides; and helping to draft speeches.
• Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on economic, political, and policy developments across the EU and euro area, including by drafting regular updates to headquarters.
• Locating, studying, and distilling relevant EU policy documents, proposals, and legislation with a view to explaining and reporting on them orally and in writing.
• Building and tapping into networks of contacts in Brussels, Frankfurt, and beyond with a view to gathering policy-relevant information, leads, and insights.
• Traveling within Europe to make presentations and attend meetings, seminars, and conferences, following up with timely drafts of event reports or minutes.
• Assisting with the design, organization, and execution of events and seminars.
• Undertaking research and empirical analysis, contributing to notes and staff papers.
• Assisting with office administration as needed.
• Adapting flexibly to the needs of a small office.

Qualifications

Candidates would be expected to have the following qualifications and skills:

• A Masters-level or equivalent degree and an academic background in economics.
• A thorough grasp of economics and finance, knowledge of IMF-relevant macroeconomic issues, and at least several years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with data management and data visualization, including relevant software packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Stata).
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Fluency in English, with a minimum of two years’ work experience in an English-language environment. A working knowledge of French and/or other European languages would be an added asset.
• Personal initiative and resourcefulness, including an ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as sound judgment in handling confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and oral communications skills and an ability to interact effectively and tactfully with IMF, EU, and other officials.
• Strong organizational and workflow management skills, including the ability to multi-task under pressure.
• Flexibility to work outside regular office hours as and when needed.
• Legal entitlement to work in Belgium

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in May and the successful candidate would be expected to take up the post by mid-to late summer.

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