L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : Economist Program (EP) 2027
- Employeur : International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Lieu : Washington, D.C., USA (Siège de l’IMF)
- Contrat : Programme de carrière de 3 ans (Temps plein)
- Date limite : 5 décembre 2026 à 23h59 (heure de Washington, D.C.)
- Niveau requis : Diplômé d’un doctorat récent ou fin de thèse (macroéconomie ou connexe)
Contexte
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is inviting applications for its Economist Program (EP) 2027, a three-year career programme designed for recent PhD graduates and candidates who are within one year of completing a PhD in economics or a related field. The programme provides economists with an opportunity to work on real-world economic policy challenges affecting the IMF’s 191 member countries. Participants contribute to country work, macroeconomic policy analysis, research and capacity development from the beginning of their assignments. The 2027 cohort is expected to begin in September 2027 and will be based at IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., USA. About the IMF Economist Program: The Economist Program is designed for economists who want to apply rigorous academic research and quantitative analysis to practical economic policy questions. Participants are hired as economists rather than trainees and take on substantive responsibilities from their first assignment. Over the three-year programme, participants complete two departmental assignments, providing exposure to different policy areas, countries and aspects of the IMF’s work. After successfully completing the three-year programme, EP participants who demonstrate strong and consistent performance are typically absorbed into IMF departments as open-ended economists through vacancies advertised across departments.
Missions et responsabilités
Responsibilities vary according to the department and assignment. Participants may contribute to several areas of IMF work, including:
- Analysis of economic developments and risks affecting countries or regions
- Article IV consultations and IMF-supported programmes
- Macroeconomic policy analysis and advice
- Fiscal, monetary, exchange-rate and financial-sector policy
- Macroeconomic and financial stability assessments
- Fiscal and external debt sustainability analysis
- Economic governance, trade and regional integration
- Analytical research and policy publications
- Technical assistance and capacity development
- Training and support aimed at strengthening economic institutions
Economists may use economic theory, quantitative techniques, data analysis and research methods to address practical policy questions.
Profil recherché
The IMF Economist Program is aimed at recent PhD graduates and candidates within one year of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field. Applicants must generally meet the following requirements:
- Hold or be completing a PhD in economics, macroeconomics or a related field
- Be a recent PhD graduate or within one year of completing the degree
- Be under 34 years of age when the programme begins in September 2027
- Be a citizen of an IMF member country
- Have a strong understanding of macroeconomics
- Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English
- Possess strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Demonstrate strong computer and data-analysis skills
The IMF considers candidates from a range of economics specialisations. Applicants do not necessarily need to be specialised exclusively in macroeconomics, but they should have a solid macroeconomic foundation and an interest in applying economic research to policy. Research is an important component of the Economist Program. Participants may collaborate with IMF economists on reports, working papers, policy publications and other research.
Conditions et avantages
The three-year structure provides participants with broad professional exposure through two departmental assignments. Key opportunities include:
- Working on real economic policy issues
- Exposure to IMF country and regional work
- Experience across different policy areas
- Collaboration with experienced economists
- Opportunities to conduct policy-relevant research
- Professional development in macroeconomic policy and surveillance
- Experience in capacity development and technical assistance
- Potential transition into an open-ended IMF economist position after successful completion and strong performance
Visa Support: Candidates who are not U.S. citizens, permanent residents or otherwise authorised to work in the United States will generally require a G-4 visa. The IMF provides the documentation required to support the visa application with U.S. authorities. Applicants should review the official employment and visa information carefully to understand the requirements applicable to their circumstances.
Dossier de candidature
Candidates progressing through the selection process may be asked to provide the following documents and materials:
- Recent PhD transcript
- Three academic references (must not be provided by current IMF staff members)
- A research paper of publishable standard or one or two dissertation chapters
- CV and application reflecting research experience and economics expertise
Comment postuler
The IMF follows a multi-stage recruitment process for the Economist Program. Shortlisted candidates may first participate in a 30–40-minute preliminary interview. Candidates progressing further may be asked to submit supporting academic materials. Selected candidates then participate in an in-person panel interview involving senior IMF economists and a Human Resources representative, alongside a 90-minute written assessment. The final stage involves review by an internal committee of senior IMF staff. Applicants should first confirm that they meet all requirements, prepare their academic materials, and submit their application through the official IMF careers platform before the stated closing time.
Référence : IMF Economist Program 2027
Date limite : December 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Washington, D.C. time
Procédure : VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY / Official IMF careers platform
