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The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking to fill and Economist/Senior Economist position in the Tax Policy Division 1, based in Washington D.C. The appointment term would be for a period of three years, on a renewable basis, subject to satisfactory performance.
The selected candidate will participate in the division's delivery of technical assistance (TA) in tax policy to IMF member countries in Europe, Francophone Africa, Middle East and Central Asia, and is expected, after a time, to lead small teams of TA delivery. The selected candidate will also contribute to reviewing the tax policy content of IMF surveillance and lending programs, participate and lead analytical projects in their areas of expertise, and liaise with other institutions engaged in tax policy work. Overseas travel should be expected.
Qualifications:
Applicants should hold at least a master's degree or equivalent in economics, and at least four years of professional experience as tax policy experts in government, academia, or private consulting. They should have broad and in-depth knowledge in tax policy design and evaluation, including value-added and excise taxes, personal and business taxes, international taxation, and taxation of extractive industries. Practical experience in tax policy formulation for developing countries is desirable. Applicants should possess proven project management skills and the ability to work and manage multi-disciplinary teams, diplomatic skills to interact with senior government officials, and written and oral communication skills in English. A working knowledge of French or Arabic would be a plus.
This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.
Department:FADT1 Fiscal Affairs Department Tax Policy Division 1
Hiring For: A11, A12, A13, A14
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.