Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) in Tokyo is looking for an economist to support analytical and outreach work undertaken by the office as well as assist in economic and financial monitoring and capacity building activities in Japan and other Asian countries in a variety of assignments.  This position would be ideal for a junior economist who is interested working for an international organization and contributing to the work of the IMF.

Job Responsibilities

The main tasks will be (i) working on regional research projects or analytical pieces, including those deliverables by OAP to IMF headquarters, (ii) keeping abreast with the most recent macroeconomic and financial developments in the region, (iii) preparing reports and presentations for OAP management, including for their external outreach activities and (iv) assisting in the preparation of seminars and conferences. In addition to research and analytical work, potential candidates should be willing to allocate some amount of their time to OAP’s other operational work including some daily administrative operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate training in economics or finance, ideally at the PhD level, with recent graduates or graduating students from Ph.D. programs are welcome to apply;
•  advanced knowledge of econometrics, related software packages and standard economic databases; proficiency in Excel and presentation software;
• excellent spoken and written English, with effective verbal and written communication skills;
• accuracy and attention to details; ability to work in a team as well as independently and to multi-task under pressure.
• Versatility and openness to learn new skills are a must.
• A good command of Japanese is desirable but not required.

Salary and Benefits

The salary and benefits would be commensurate with background and experience and will be set with reference to the Japanese domestic market. A successful candidate from outside of Japan, and who is not a Japanese citizen, will be expected to obtain by themselves their necessary work visa for Japan and to relocate to Japan at their own expense. OAP will provide supporting documentation needed for the application for a work visa, including the offer of employment letter.

Job-type

Full-time

Contract Period

The position would be available as early as April 2024. After successful completion of an initial period of one year, a contract of two years may be offered subject to continuous business need and incumbent’s performance.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting application letter, resume, a list of at least two references with contact information, and certificates/transcripts.

Department:

OAP Regional Off. for Asia & the Pacific

Hiring For:

B

The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.