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International Monetary Fund

UN Specialized Agency
Headquarters:
Washington, D.C., United States
Hiring locations
7 locations
Active roles
13 active roles

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The International Monetary Fund is a cooperative institution of 191 member countries that promotes international monetary cooperation and financial stability. It monitors economies, provides policy advice and financing, and delivers technical assistance and training. Its work spans fiscal, monetary, financial-sector, debt, data and macroeconomic issues, helping members address crises and build more resilient economies.

Quick facts:

Established
1944
Global Workforce
3,388
Annual Budget
USD 1.5517bn net administrative budget (FY2026)

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IMF Hiring Trends

(Past 12 months)
Jobs this month
22
Jobs last month
10
Most active month
October ’26
Most active duty station
Washington DC

Top Skills

  • Technical Assistance (24%)
  • Records Management (18%)
  • Report Writing (18%)
  • Training Delivery (18%)
  • Stakeholder Engagement (15%)

Top Job Functions

  1. Education, Training & Capacity Building18%
  2. Finance, Accounting, Audit & Risk13%
  3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Knowledge13%
  4. Administration & Executive Support10%
  5. Data, AI & Analytics10%

Education Requirements

  • Master’s degree56%
  • Bachelor’s degree29%
  • Secondary education21%
  • Doctorate18%

Top Contract Types

  • Roster6%
  • Consultancy3%

Experience Levels

  • Mid level56%
  • Senior level24%
  • Entry level9%
  • Intern / Grad6%

Required Languages

  • English50%
  • French12%
  • Portuguese3%

Most Advertised Grades

  • A11, A12, A13, A1421%
  • A04, A05, A066%
  • A06–A083%
  • A06, A07, A083%
  • A09, A103%
  • A09/A103%

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Why work at IMF?

  • Influence consequential economic policy

    Influence fiscal, monetary and financial policies across the Fund’s 191-country membership.

  • Connect analysis with country action

    Combine country missions, analytical writing and technical assistance in one economics career.

  • Work across demanding disciplines

    Collaborate with economists, lawyers, data specialists and technologists on consequential global problems.

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