Economist Program 2027

Global Roles; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. invites applications for The Economist Program 2027, a three-year program for recent PhDs or those within one year of completion. You will work on real policy issues across country work, policy analysis, and research, with exposure to broad IMF policy priorities.

Responsibilities include analyzing macroeconomic developments, supporting Article IV work, and contributing to policy design and capacity development, with colleagues across IMF teams.

Qualifications

• Be a recent PhD graduate or be within one year of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and the ability to explain complex economic linkages clearly.
• Be under 34 years old at program start in September 2027.
• Citizenship of an IMF member country.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.
• Broad foundation in macroeconomic analysis and interest in policy applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze economic developments and risks for one or more countries or regions.
• Contribute to IMF country engagement, including Article IV consultations and IMF-supported programs.
• Develop policy advice tailored to a country’s economic circumstances.
• Assess fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, financial sector, and external sector policies.
• Examine macro-financial linkages and risks to economic stability.
• Analyze fiscal and external debt sustainability.
• Contribute to policy and program design.
• Support work on economic governance, trade, and regional integration.
• Conduct analytical work and research related to IMF policy priorities.
• Collaborate on reports, working papers, and policy publications.
• Apply economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis to real-world policy questions.
• Help member countries strengthen economic institutions, policies, and technical expertise.
• Contribute to training and technical assistance based on assignment and area of expertise.

Skills

Macroeconomic Analysis

Economic Policy Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Analytical Skills

Computer Skills

Economic Research

Policy Development

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Education

PhD in macroeconomics or related field

Job description

The Economist Program 2027 is a three-year program at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., designed for recent PhD graduates or candidates within one year of completing a PhD. Participants will work on real policy issues, contributing to country work, policy analysis, research, and capacity development, gaining broad exposure and building a foundation for a long-term career at the IMF.

Responsibilities

• Analyze economic developments and risks for one or more countries or a region.
• Contribute to IMF country engagement, including Article IV consultations and IMF-supported programs.
• Help develop policy advice tailored to a country’s economic circumstances.
• Assess fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, financial sector, and external sector policies.
• Examine macro-financial linkages and risks to economic stability.
• Analyze fiscal and external debt sustainability.
• Contribute to policy and program design.
• Support work on economic governance, trade, and regional integration.
• Conduct analytical work and research related to IMF policy priorities.
• Work with other IMF economists on reports, working papers, and policy publications.
• Apply economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis to real-world policy questions.
• Help member countries strengthen economic institutions, policies, and technical expertise.
• Contribute to training and technical assistance based on assignment and area of expertise.

Requirements

• Be a recent PhD graduate or be within one year of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
• Have a solid understanding of macroeconomics and be able to explain complex economic linkages clearly.
• Be under 34 years old when the program begins in September 2027.
• Be a citizen of an IMF member country.
• Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English.
• Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.
• The IMF welcomes applicants from a range of economics fields; a strong foundation in macroeconomic analysis and interest in applying economics to policy questions is required.

Skills

• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Economic Policy Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Computer Skills
• Economic Research
• Policy Development
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication

Languages

English