Full Job Description
Economist/Senior Economist (Argentina) - WHDS2
The WHD Southern II Division has an opening for an Economist/Senior Economist to work on the Argentina team, which is currently in an extended arrangement under the EFF. The candidate would be expected to contribute actively to this high-profile case and feel comfortable working under pressure as well as intense internal and external scrutiny. The successful candidate will contribute to the analytical and operational work of the team (especially in the assigned sector), help in ensuring coherence of the macroeconomic framework, and produce initial drafts of various country program documents and briefs. Experience working on monetary policy, central banking, reserve management, exchange rate, financial sector, or macro-financial issues would be desirable.
Importantly, the candidate will also be expected to participate in missions, build good working relationships with country authorities, and help liaise with review departments.
Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications detailed in the job standards, the successful candidate must have (i) strong analytical and data management skills; (ii) proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to handle multiple requests; (iii) prior experience working on emerging economies, ideally in a program setting; (iv) good knowledge of Fund policies; and (v) outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to work as a team player and build traction with country authorities. Working knowledge of Spanish would be desirable; candidates not yet proficient would be expected to take intensive Spanish language training.
A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will maintain their open-ended status. Staff members already on a term appointment will continue their current term but may receive an extension, provided that their current term appointment has not already been extended.
Department:
WHDS2 Western Hemisphere Dept. Southern II
Hiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14
