Economist I

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

The IMF Offices in Europe seeks to recruit a full-time Economist based in Brussels.

The position carries a competitive salary and benefits package and will be governed by IMF employment conditions for staff recruited for field positions outside of headquarters. The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including on gender, nationality, culture, and educational background.

The contract will be open and renewable with an initial appointment term of one year.

**Responsibilities**:
The economist will execute a range of tasks under the guidance of the Director of the IMF Offices in Europe and other senior staff.

The main duties and responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the Director of the IMF Offices in Europe and other senior staff, including by gathering and analyzing relevant information and data; conceptualizing and preparing impactful graphics and slides; and helping to draft speeches.
- Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on economic, political, and policy developments across the EU and euro area, including by drafting regular updates to headquarters.
- Locating, studying, and distilling relevant EU policy documents, proposals, and legislation with a view to explaining and reporting on them orally and in writing.
- Building and tapping into networks of contacts in Brussels, Frankfurt, and beyond with a view to gathering policy-relevant information, leads, and insights.
- Traveling within Europe to make presentations and attend meetings, seminars, and conferences, following up with timely drafts of event reports or minutes.
- Assisting with the design, organization, and execution of events and seminars.
- Undertaking research and empirical analysis, contributing to notes and staff papers.
- Assisting with office administration as needed.
- Adapting flexibly to the needs of a small office.

**Qualifications**:

- A Masters-level or equivalent degree and an academic background in economics.
- A thorough grasp of economics and finance, knowledge of IMF-relevant macroeconomic issues, and at least several years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with data management and data visualization, including relevant software packages (Excel, PowerPoint, Stata).
- Excellent analytical and writing skills.
- Fluency in English, with a minimum of two years’ work experience in an English-language environment. A working knowledge of French and/or other European languages would be an added asset.
- Personal initiative and resourcefulness, including an ability to work with mínimal supervision, as well as sound judgment in handling confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal and oral communications skills and an ability to interact effectively and tactfully with IMF, EU, and other officials.
- Strong organizational and workflow management skills, including the ability to multi-task under pressure.
- Flexibility to work outside regular office hours as and when needed.
- Legal entitlement to work in Belgium

Department:
EURAE European Department Advanced Economies

Hiring For:
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- 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._