Research Analyst - STASR (Contractual)

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Typically Reports to:

Research/Senior Research Officer

Job Summary

Supports departmental objectives on economic analysis and managing information technology & systems. Analyzes and computes statistical and economic data in support of the department. Additionally, the RA will manage Fund database(s) and contribute to staff reports.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiles statistical data, compares and evaluates alternative data sources, and ensures consistency of series and definitions.
• Computes data collected using statistical and econometric techniques and develops summary analysis, including summary tables and charts for various reports.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive and fully documented cross-country databases in accordance with Fund-wide data management requirements on an ad-hoc basis.
• Maintains relevant computer software, and writes, updates, modifies, and executes computer programs for statistical and econometric analysis.
• Initiates analytical work, especially the econometric analysis, underpinning the work of relevant papers and publications produced by the work unit.
• Participates in divisional/departmental research projects, and drafts targeted notes on selected issues of relevance to the division's /department’s work program. Participates in occasional departmental missions and liaises with country authorities, academia, or financial institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in economics, finance, statistics, computer science, or related field.

Department:

STASR Statistics Department Strategy, Standards, and Review

Hiring For:

A06, A07, A08

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.