Economist Program 2027

The Economist Program 2027 is a three-year program at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, D.C., designed for recent PhD graduates or candidates within one year of completing a PhD. Participants will work on real policy issues, contributing to country work, policy analysis, research, and capacity development, gaining broad exposure and building a foundation for a long-term career at the IMF.

Responsibilities

• Analyze economic developments and risks for one or more countries or a region.
• Contribute to IMF country engagement, including Article IV consultations and IMF-supported programs.
• Help develop policy advice tailored to a country’s economic circumstances.
• Assess fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, financial sector, and external sector policies.
• Examine macro-financial linkages and risks to economic stability.
• Analyze fiscal and external debt sustainability.
• Contribute to policy and program design.
• Support work on economic governance, trade, and regional integration.
• Conduct analytical work and research related to IMF policy priorities.
• Work with other IMF economists on reports, working papers, and policy publications.
• Apply economic theory, quantitative methods, and data analysis to real-world policy questions.
• Help member countries strengthen economic institutions, policies, and technical expertise.
• Contribute to training and technical assistance based on assignment and area of expertise.

Requirements

• Be a recent PhD graduate or be within one year of completing a PhD in macroeconomics or a related field.
• Have a solid understanding of macroeconomics and be able to explain complex economic linkages clearly.
• Be under 34 years old when the program begins in September 2027.
• Be a citizen of an IMF member country.
• Demonstrate excellent written and spoken English.
• Possess strong analytical, quantitative, and computer skills.
• The IMF welcomes applicants from a range of economics fields; a strong foundation in macroeconomic analysis and interest in applying economics to policy questions is required.

Skills

• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Economic Policy Analysis
• Quantitative Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Computer Skills
• Economic Research
• Policy Development
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication

Languages

English