Director - European Department (EUR)

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

The Director of the European Department (EUR) oversees the IMF’s relations with 46 member countries. Working under the overall guidance of the Managing Director and in close collaboration with other members of the IMF’s management team, the Director is responsible for providing intellectual leadership and strategic vision in planning, managing, and supervising the work of the Department and its staff. The Director is also expected to contribute to the development of IMF policies.

The European Department’s primary functions are to provide policy advice to member countries with the aim of promoting and preserving macroeconomic, financial, and external stability, and improving the conditions for sustained economic growth; implement IMF policies with respect to these countries, including the provision of financial support and technical assistance; and maintain contact with regional organizations, multilateral institutions, and other stakeholders. The Director also oversees the activities of the IMF Offices in Europe.

The successful candidate should have:

• Typically, an advanced degree in economics or equivalent and at least 15–20 years of extensive and strong operational and policy background in macroeconomic management, especially as it relates to European economies and the Euro area
• A proven record of providing intellectual and strategic leadership in the core areas of Fund engagement (fiscal, monetary, financial sector and structural policies), leading policy dialogue and negotiations, and persuading/influencing policies/decisions by balancing differing interests.
• Ability to anticipate shifting needs of members and build effective working relationships and foster close cooperation with relevant external counterparts (e.g., senior policymakers, regional and multilateral institutions)
• Strong familiarity with the work of the Fund, and/or experience in dealing with country-specific and international financial policy issues and ability to understand the Fund’s mandate, culture, policies, and practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively across the institution with multiple internal stakeholders (e.g., the Executive Board, management, and other departments), building relationships and collations that foster common understanding and efficient decision-making
• Outstanding leadership skills gained by having successfully managed multi-functions and large groups of staff. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, translate priorities into effective plans, champion innovation and change, and build/strengthen institutional capacity.
• Strong track record in organizing, delegating, and managing staff, complemented by excellent interpersonal, negotiating, influencing, and communication skills,
• Ability to communicate in a clear, persuasive, tactful, impactful and inspiring manner—capacity to engage effectively with media as the face of the Fund in the region and internally as the face of the department within the Fund.
  
  

Department:

EURAI European Department Immediate Office

Hiring For:

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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.