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The IMF Statistics Department (STA) is seeking a specialized Economist/Senior Economist for its Balance of Payments Division (STABP). The Division closely collaborates with Fund departments in analytical, policy, and operational work to support the Fund’s bilateral, multilateral, and financial sector surveillance.

The Balance of Payments Division is responsible for operationalizing the Fund’s role as global standard setter in the area of statistical methodology for external sector statistics (ESS). The Division is the primary author of the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM) and is currently under an international process to update it. The new manual (BPM7) is expected to be released in 2025. It is also the author/co-author of several other ESS manuals and compilation guides, including on Remittances, External Debt, Foreign Direct Investment, Portfolio Investment, International Reserves, and Trade in Goods and Services. It plays a leading role in the development and dissemination of global macroeconomic databases that support analysis of global trends and structural changes, including on the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Statistics (BOP/IIP), on the Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER), on holdings of portfolio investment securities (Coordinated Portfolio Investment Survey—CPIS), and on bilateral direct investment positions (Coordinated Direct Investment Survey—CDIS). It also manages the Fund’s large technical assistance program on ESS.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will conduct analytical, conceptual, and data work aimed at implementing STABP’s work program. The candidate will be involved in the full breadth of the Division’s ESS work program, including:

  • providing advice on the interpretation and implementation of international statistical standards and statistical methodology for ESS
  • coordinating and implementing CD activities (including by conducting technical assistance and training), with particular emphasis on the provision of support to countries for an early adoption of the new Balance of Payments methodology
  • developing and maintaining the relevance of STABP’s specialized databases
  • supporting IMF departments in surveillance and data areas
  • collaborating with international organizations and
  • pursuing research and other projects that further STA’s objectives, including showcasing STA databases and/or using them for evidence-based policymaking.

Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the successful applicant should possess:

  • An advanced degree (Master's or PhD or equivalent) in economics, statistics, or related fields, supplemented by a minimum of four years of relevant professional experience; five years preferred.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills on ESS statistical compilation and methodology, with a minimum of five years’ professional experience in compiling balance of payments and/or IIP statistics.
  • Experience in providing technical assistance and training; published research on ESS methodology; and/or exposure to other statistical and/or policy areas would be strong assets.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, as well as strong diplomatic skills. The candidate should also be dynamic and highly motivated, with proven ability to work independently as well as in teams; and capable of managing a wide range of assignments and work under tight deadlines.
  • A working knowledge of French would be an additional asset.

This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.

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