Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
The IMF has an opening for the position of Department Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD). Department Directors are the most senior staff positions in the organization and work under the guidance of the Managing Director and her four Deputies. The FAD Director leads a department of about 400 employees.
FAD is a functional department focused on public finance issues (macro-fiscal policy; tax policy; revenue administration; expenditure policy; and public financial management). In this context, the implications of fiscal policies for productivity and potential growth are an area of increased interest. FAD also contributes to the IMF’s work on sovereign debt, governance and anti-corruption, and social safety nets.
FAD’s main activities include providing policy advice, applied research and multilateral surveillance (including publication of the Fiscal Monitor), and delivering technical assistance and training to member countries. FAD economists also participate in IMF lending programs, contributing to the design of conditionality in this context.
The Director is expected to provide intellectual leadership, strategic vision, and management oversight for the work of FAD, within a corporate culture focused on delivery of high-quality policy advice and technical services to the IMF’s global membership. As part of the senior leadership team, the Director is expected to make a significant contribution to the development and implementation of the IMF’s overall strategy.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will bring:
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Demonstrated thought leadership on public finance issues for countries at different stages of economic development. He/She will be a credible voice in fiscal policy debates, with interest in emerging topics such as fiscal policies in the digital economy and the implications of fiscal choices for productivity growth. He/She will also have significant experience advising and/or publishing on fiscal policy matters.
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Strong understanding of the political economy of fiscal policy-making.
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Significant experience and a demonstrated track record in strategic thinking, staff management, planning, organizing and delegating work across diverse activities.
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Strong capacity to promote change and foster close and effective cooperation with all relevant stakeholders including member countries and the IMF’s management, departments, and staff.
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Strong interpersonal, negotiating, and influencing skills, as well as experience in interacting with senior officials of member countries.
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Sound policy judgment, creativity and a proven capacity for innovation and problem-solving.
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An excellent command of English and strong communication skills.
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An advanced degree in a relevant field (doctorate in Economics preferred), with at least 15-20 years of substantial leadership experience in fiscal policy at national or international levels.
Department:
FADAI Fiscal Affairs Department Immediate Office
Hiring For:
B05
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.
What We Do
The International Monetary Fund has a key position in promoting the health of the world economy. Established in 1944 as a part of the United Nations system, the IMF's primary purpose is to ensure the stability of the international monetary system—the system of exchange rates and international payments that enables countries and their citizens to buy goods and services from each other. This is essential for sustainable economic growth and rising living standards.
To maintain stability and prevent crises in the international monetary system, the IMF conducts surveillance of national, regional, and global economic and financial developments. It provides advice to its 190 member countries, encouraging them to adopt policies that foster economic stability, reduce their vulnerability to economic and financial crises, and raise living standards. The IMF also serves as a forum where its global membership can discuss the national, regional, and global consequences of their policies.
The IMF makes financing temporarily available to member countries to help them address balance of payments problems—that is, when they find themselves short of foreign exchange to meet their payments to other countries.
Finally, the IMF provides countries with training to help them build the expertise and institutions they need for economic stability and growth. Supporting all of these activities is the institution's work in economic research and statistics
