Economist Program: Launch Your Policy Impact (3-Year)

After School Africa; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

G-4 visa support

Career path at IMF

Job summary

International Monetary Fund (IMF) invites applications for the 2027 Economist Program, a three-year fixed-term track at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Open to recent PhD graduates with a strong macroeconomics background and excellent English, with potential absorption into open-ended economist roles.

Selected candidates gain hands-on experience in policy advice, country engagement, and surveillance across IMF member nations, with G-4 visa support for non-U.S.

Qualifications

• Recent PhD graduates or candidates within one year of completing a PhD.
• Strong foundation in macroeconomic analysis and related fields.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to macroeconomic policy research and practical policy advice.
• Engage in country surveillance work and Article IV consultations.
• Support IMF research and policy discussions with rigorous analysis.

Skills

Macroeconomic knowledge

Analytical/quantitative skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in macroeconomics or related field

Job description

International Monetary Fund (IMF) invites applications for the 2027 Economist Program, a three-year fixed-term track at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Open to recent PhD graduates with a strong macroeconomics background and excellent English, with potential absorption into open-ended economist roles.

Selected candidates gain hands-on experience in policy advice, country engagement, and surveillance across IMF member nations, with G-4 visa support for non-U.S.