Economist/Senior Economist (to the Executive Director - contractual)

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

 

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Advisor will advance IMFC priorities, support the IMFC Chair, OEDSA, and Saudi authorities, and facilitate Saudi Arabia’s effective engagement in the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), through assignments including but not limited to: 

-    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.

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

Department:

OEDSA Office of Executive Directors Mr. Mohamed Alrashed

Hiring For:

A11, A12, A13, A14

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.