Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst (Contractual) - EURAI

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Typically Reports to: Research/Senior Research Officer

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Compiles statistical data, compares and evaluates alternative data sources, and ensures consistency of series and definitions.

Computes data collected using statistical and econometric techniques and develops summary analysis, including summary tables and charts for various reports.

Develops and maintains comprehensive and fully documented cross-country databases in accordance with Fund-wide data management requirements on an ad-hoc basis.

Maintains relevant computer software, and writes, updates, modifies, and executes computer programs for statistical and econometric analysis.

Initiates analytical work, especially the econometric analysis, underpinning the work of relevant papers and publications produced by the work unit.

Participates in divisional/departmental research projects, and drafts targeted notes on selected issues of relevance to the division's /department’s work program. Participates in occasional departmental missions and liaises with country authorities, academia, or financial institutions.

Qualifications

Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of a university degree, or equivalent, in economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or a related field of study is required.

Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered.

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.

Department:

EURAI European Department Immediate Office

Hiring For:

A06, A07, A08

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.