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Description

The Monetary and Capital Markets Department (MCM) has a vacancy in its Technical Assistance (TA) Division for a Technical Assistance Officer (TAO). The TA Division is responsible for formulating and coordinating the implementation of MCM’s capacity development strategy, policies, processes, and procedures, as well as for the overall governance and budget. The TAO will be part of a team of TAOs and will work closely with the TA Division Chief and Deputy Division Chiefs, as well as with TA country managers, back stoppers and activity leads.

The TAO shall perform the following duties:

Project & Financial Management

• Help design and implement CD projects and activities and record them in the Fund’s Capacity Development Management and Administration Program (CDMAP) system, which includes all the management, administrative, and governance-related tasks.

• Provide guidance to MCM project managers and activity leads to understand the CDMAP system, abide by its policies, and actively contribute to the simultaneous assessment and recalibration/improvements of the system.
• Provide guidance to all relevant MCM staff on the IMF’s CD policies and procedures, including on the operationalization of the Results-Based Management (RBM) framework, TA dissemination policy, use of external experts, and governance of CD resources.
• Contribute to the development of best practice standards, guidelines, operational procedures, and workflows for the department’s CD activities.
• Participate in CDMAP enhancement projects and act as a CDMAP “superuser” for MCM.
• Play a lead role in the development of budgets for CD projects; assist in their oversight, monitoring and implementation and provide inputs to the Medium-Term Workplan (MTW) exercise.
• Provide regular reports on budget execution to MCMTA management on funding programs and follow up with staff as needed to ensure proper utilization of donor funds.

Partner Relations and Trust Fund Management

• Assist in the management of externally financed funding programs through: (a) preparation and submission of new and updated program proposals; (b) monitoring project implementation; and (c) reporting on funding program execution.
• Participate in meetings with representatives of IMF departments, external agencies, member country officials, and development partners for the purpose of CD coordination and financing, as well as improving understanding of the objectives of the Fund.

LTX Relations and Other Related Tasks

• Work closely with MCMTA management and other stakeholders in the department on the recruitment, onboarding, and deployment of MCM long-term experts (LTXs).
• Coordinate, primarily with the MCM HR Business Partner and HRD, but also with IMF departments, in in providing operational support for LTXs.
• Organize and manage the annual MCM LTX Workshop.
• Assists MCMTA management and TACMs on LTXs’ Annual Performance Review.
• Work with other divisional colleagues on division projects including CD Forum, on-line training courses, and outreach presentations within and outside of MCM.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• In-depth technical knowledge and experience in CD project management, including principles of RBM; a good understanding of the Fund’s budget and CD administration frameworks including CDMAP, PowerBi, and other relevant IT systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and approach to teamwork, and proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and managers at all levels.
• Able to learn quickly about MCMTA’s core work and the Fund’s CD policies and practices; willingness to question the status quo while at the same time having a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills, both oral and writing; the proven ability to handle multiple/conflicting priorities; and to work effectively under pressure.
• Sound judgment and utmost discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive personnel cases.
• Screening, selection and appointments will be made in accordance with the Fund’s eligibility and promotion rules.

Minimum Requirements

Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree in business, finance, budgeting, accounting, statistics, computer science, or related field, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar professional certification, or equivalent; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience is required. Alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related position at Grade A8, or equivalent, is required.

All applicants are expected to include a Statement of Interest as an attachment to the application, which may be used in the screening process for this vacancy.

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.

Department:

MCMTA Monetary and Capital Markets Dept. Technical Assistance Strategy

Hiring For:

A09, A10, A11

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements