The position's start date would ideally be either September 2026 or April 2027. Other start dates could be considered. After successful completion of an initial period of one year, a fixed-term contract of two years may be offered.
Application
Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting application letter, resume, and a list of at least two references with contact information.
For inquiries, please contact us via email at oap1@imf.org .
Department:
OAP Regional Off. for Asia & the Pacific
Hiring For:
B
Additional Information
Work for the IMF. Work for the World.
The International Monetary Fund's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) in Tokyo is looking for a junior economist to conduct analytical work on the Asia-Pacific region in collaboration with OAP economists, researchers in the region, and economists at IMF's headquarters. This fixed-term position would be ideal for an early career economist interested in policy work, the work of the IMF, and pursuing a potential career in an international organization.
Job Responsibilities
The main tasks will be (i) working on regional research projects or analytical pieces, as part of the IMF's surveillance of the region, and (ii) keeping abreast with the most recent macroeconomic and financial developments in the region. In addition to research and analytical work, potential candidates should be willing to allocate some amount of their time to OAP's other operational work.