Projects Analyst - EURND

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Background:

The Projects Analyst (PA) will work in the Nordic Unit in the European Department, primarily covering Finland and Norway. The RA will support a number of specific projects to support the analytical work, focusing on Finland. More generally, the selected candidate will assist with collection and validation of data from multiple sources, management of a complex database, and will support the teams in production of its Article IV reports.

Expected output(s)/Deliverable(s) by Dec 5, 2025:

Data Management and Analysis of Finnish Labor Market

📅 Deadline: October 6

• Support an economist on a project exploring the implications of AI on the Finnish labor market. The RA will work with ‘micro-level’ information to help clean and manage the database, perform basic analytical work, and suggest new ideas for consideration.

Build a presentation and contribute to AIV

📅 Deadline: November 7

• The RA will help to develop a presentation for the authorities and support the economist in writing an annex for the Article IV report.

Assist in evaluation of Nordic economies.

📅 Deadline: December 5

• Support will also be provided to a sister-project exploring the role of ‘frontier firms’ in raising the productivity of the median firm in Nordic economies.

Key terms of appointment are as follows:

Receiving Institution: European Department Nordic Unit, IMF (EURND)

Appointment Dates: September 8th – December 5th, 2025

Compensation: The incumbent will receive a lump sum pay of $9,300.

Payment be disbursed upon completion of deliverables as follows:

October 6: $3,100

November 7: $3,100

December 5: $3,100

Work Arrangement: In IMF HQ or remotely from home; no travel envisaged. The incumbent will work up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.

Department:

EURND European Department Nordic

Hiring For:

A06

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.