Strong analytical and data management skills with sound policy judgment.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple requests.
Prior experience in emerging economies, preferably in a program setting.
Good knowledge of Fund policies and procedures.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of effective teamwork and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive surveillance work across various sectors.
Analyze fiscal challenges and contribute to policy recommendations for St. Kitts and Nevis.
Collaborate closely with ECCU teams and CD departments to enhance regional engagement.
Monitor financial-sector vulnerabilities and propose resilience strategies.
Engage constructively with country authorities to build strong relationships.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and analytical contributions.
Dynamic and strategically important surveillance assignment.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork.
Engagement with high-level stakeholders and authorities in the region.
Full Job Description
Typically Reports to:
Deputy Division Chief, Division Chief, Unit Chief
Job Summary
Caribbean 1 Division is the largest division in WHD and covers six independent member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU), including St. Kitts and Nevis. St. Kitts and Nevis is facing significant policy challenges following a major decline in Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) flows, which has contributed to a large fiscal deficit and heightened the need for fiscal consolidation. Financial-sector vulnerabilities also require close monitoring, while strengthening resilience to natural disasters remains an important policy priority.
The selected candidate will be involved in all aspects of surveillance work and will assume responsibility for one or more sectors, depending on the candidate's background and the needs of the team. The candidate will also have ample opportunities to contribute to analytical work on the ECCU and the broader Caribbean region, helping to shape the Fund's engagement with the region. The St. Kitts and Nevis desk therefore offers a dynamic and strategically important surveillance assignment, with a strong and constructive relationship with the authorities and close collaboration with ECCU teams and CD departments.
Qualifications
In addition to the qualifications detailed in the job standards, the successful candidate must have (i) strong analytical and data management skills and sound policy judgment; (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, communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, and build traction with country authorities.
Department: WHDC1 Western Hemisphere Dept. Caribbean I
