IMF: Projects Officer (Ethics Office) -New York

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    negotiable / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    2 weeks ago
  • Category:
    Ethics and Compliance, Programme and Project Management
  • Deadline:
    05/12/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

 

The Ethics Office, under the leadership of the Ethics Advisor, contributes to the good governance of the Fund and assists the organization in maintaining high ethical standards of conduct and the reputation of the Fund and its employees for probity, integrity, and impartiality. The Ethics Office promotes awareness of ethics issues among, and provides advice and guidance, training, and education on ethics for Fund employees.

The Ethics Office’s responsibilities include (a) the provision of advice to management and the Human Resources Department (HRD) regarding the promotion of ethical standards within the Fund; (b) the provision of information, education, and training for Fund employees; and (c) the provision of advice and guidance to managers, staff members, contractual employees, and vendor personnel on questions pertaining to the rules conduct. The Ethics Office issues an annual report, to be made available to all Fund employees and members of the public, specifying the number and general nature of matters brought to its attention and describing the outcome of its work over the prior twelve-month period.

Under the supervision of the Ethics Advisor, the selected candidate will support and, to the extent appropriate, participate in, the ongoing activities of the Ethics Office, with a particular emphasis on (1) drafting Ethics advice and guidance on routine topics such as external activities and/or (2) developing process optimization options, including the use of AI tools, for the provision of Ethics advice and guidance on such routine topics (3) other projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The selected candidate is expected to have an advanced university degree in law, employee relations, organizational development, organizational psychology, information technology or a related field of study, or a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

Technical/functional competencies:

  • High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as social media and website design.
  • Familiarity with IMF or other UN/IFI administrative procedures would be an asset.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage upwards in a complex environment. Ability to write concisely and clearly.
  • Efficient in delivering the tasks at hand with minimum supervision and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to explain concepts, and set out a coherent analysis in presentations

This is a six-month medium-term 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:

ETO Ethics Office

Hiring For:

A09, A10

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements