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The Middle East and Central Asia Department (MCD) is seeking an experienced Administrative Coordinator/Senior Administrative Coordinator to oversee administrative operations within Regional Analytics and Strategy Division (RSD). Reporting to the Division Chief, the Administrative Coordinator/Senior Administrative Coordinator will manage divisional project timelines, oversee production schedules for the Regional Economic Outlook (REO) and other key deliverables, and facilitate the workflow within the team. This role requires strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of institutional processes. The Administrative Coordinator/Senior Administrative Coordinator will work closely with other teams, including the Front Office, COM, and Translation Services, to ensure smooth execution of division’s projects.

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to gain project management experience while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead administrative support for RSD, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of deliverables.
• Manage schedules, coordinate tasks, and track progress for REO, Accountability Framework and other division’s projects.
• Support the coordination of internal resources and processes.
• Coordinate and manage the logistics for the events targeted towards external audiences (such as REO launches) and organize social events for the team, fostering collaboration within the division.
• Guide and support a Junior Admin Coordinator as needed.

Qualifications:

Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant experience, is required. External candidates must have spent at least two of the six required years in a lead role.

The selected candidate should have:

• Proven experience in administrative coordination or project management.
• Strong administrative skills, with proficiency in Word, Excel, and compound documents.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft (HRPROD and FINPROD), TIMS, eReview, Nexus, and extensive experience with MS Teams and its apps, along with familiarity with Fund practices and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a flexible and cooperative attitude, and the ability to work well within a team.
• Leadership capabilities, including coaching junior staff and taking initiative on tasks.

This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.

Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered.

Department:

MCDRS Middle East and Central Asia Dept Regional Analytics & Strategy Div.

Hiring For:

A05, A06

The IMF is committed to hiring diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. 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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements