IMF : Research Officer / Senior Research Officer (Contractual) – APDAI – Washington DC

  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    1 month ago
  • Category:
    Research and Data
  • Deadline:
    22/11/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

 

The Asia and Pacific Department of the International Monetary Fund has openings for three Research Officers to work on analytical projects related to the region’s macroeconomic growth opportunities and challenges.

Under the guidance of the department’s lead regional economists, the selected candidates will contribute to the department’s analytical work and policy advice in critical areas such as:

  • Climate Change
  • Demographic Transition
  • Geoeconomic Fragmentation
  • Financial Sector Developments
  • Industrial Policy
  • Structural Transformation

Additionally, the candidates will collaborate with various country teams within the department to integrate analysis into toolkits and support macroeconomic surveillance efforts.

Minimum qualifications

Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in economics, finance, statistics or computer science, or a related field; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience; or a minimum of two years of relevant experience at Grade A8, or equivalent, is required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A proven ability to conduct high-quality, policy-relevant research on macroeconomic issues.
  • Excellent analytical and technical skills.
  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
  • The capability to exercise independent judgment and demonstrate leadership.
  • A keen interest in policy analysis, supported by a robust track record of peer-reviewed academic papers and policy-relevant publications.

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:

APDAI Asia and Pacific Department Immediate Office

Hiring For:

A09, A10, A11

The IMF is committed to hiring 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. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree .o

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements