Economist/Senior Economist - Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) at International Monetary Fund

Tokyo, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Data Management, Political Economy, Policy Development, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, Research, Time Management, Drafting Skills, Oral Communication

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The IMF's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP) was established in Tokyo in 1997 in recognition of the growing importance of Asia in the global economy and the desire to deepen the IMF's engagement with the region. OAP conducts a range of activities related to regional surveillance, engagement with regional official and nonofficial fora, capacity building, and outreach. OAP seeks to enhance the understanding of the Fund's policies and activities in the region while keeping the Fund informed of both developments and regional perspectives on key issues. With this as background, the office is strengthening its capacity to perform regional surveillance, with the aim to build a field office that plays a major role in delivering on this aspect of APD’s mandate. In this capacity, and in coordination and collaboration with APD’s regional surveillance division in HQ, the office conducts cross-country analysis and research, and coordinates with country teams to develop APD’s views on IMF policy issues. The office also works with regional partners to strengthen the IMF’s relationships in the region and to leverage outside institutions and expertise to find new ways to collaborate. The selected candidate will primarily be expected to undertake regional analytical work, including by helping to prepare the APD REO and related research projects; and facilitate departmental collaboration on cross-country work. The selected candidate will also be involved in our engagement with regional official and nonofficial fora, as well as outreach to the region, and would be expected to build strong ties with regional partners and initiate cross-institutional projects and research. The selected candidate will be expected to allocate some amount of their time to OAP’s other operational work. The selected candidate is expected to take up his/her post in summer 2026. Qualifications In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the successful candidates will possess first-rate analytical and data management skills, strong insights about integrating political economy considerations into policy development, and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. The candidate must be able to build relationships with our stakeholders and partners, to create a research community in the field. The candidate should be able to work well independently and creatively to formulate research questions and to turn ideas and economic analysis into helpful policy advice. S/he should be an enthusiastic team player, excel at time management and able to work under tight deadlines, with strong drafting and oral communications skills. Department: OAP Regional Off. for Asia & the Pacific 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. The IMF works to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, and promote high employment and sustainable economic growth. Our work on the macroeconomic benefits of challenges such as empowering women, modernizing the global trading system, and wage inequity, provides new ideas to safeguard the stability of the international monetary and financial system and addresses the world's most pressing macroeconomic and financial issues. Our 3,100 dedicated employees are leaders in their fields and collaborate to address the needs of our members and make a meaningful, positive difference to lives across the globe. This privacy notice explains how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) processes personal data collected through its recruitment portal. The IMF collects and uses various types of personal data in the context of its recruitment process in order to take steps required prior to entering into a contract. This may include contact details, work experience, education background, and professional qualifications. Access to personal data is limited to authorized IMF personnel and certain third parties, such as authorized partners or service providers who act on behalf of the IMF. These may include service providers such as background check agencies, assessment vendors, and other recruitment-related partners. If you are offered a position, your data may also be shared as necessary to comply with legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., for visa applications) or in response to lawful requests by public authorities, including law enforcement agencies. Personal data is retained in accordance with applicable IMF retention policies. You have rights in relation to your personal data. For more information about these rights and how to exercise them, please refer to the IMF's General Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will undertake regional analytical work and facilitate departmental collaboration on cross-country work. They will also engage with regional official and nonofficial fora and build strong ties with regional partners.