IMF Recruitment
Support Staff (Administrative Assistants)
The IMF is always seeking applicants for general support-level positions, such as administrative and staff assistants. The role of Staff and Administrative Assistants has been changing. Like other forward-looking employers, we no longer need assistants with just secretarial skills, but are looking for those with writing, office management, computer and database management skills.
As a Staff or Administrative Assistant at the Fund, you may undertake a variety of tasks:
- Proofread and edit correspondence, research papers, and reports.
- Take care of the logistics for staff missions (travel arrangements, security clearances, etc.).
- Organize meetings at headquarters, overseas, and also via videoconference.
- Occasionally travel on official Fund missions.
- Provide office support, such as ordering office supplies, and assist staff with administrative matters.
- Maintain calendars and schedule appointments and meetings.
- Manage paper and electronic information.
You should have:
- Minimum two years of relevant work experience in a similar capacity,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word,
- The ability to pass a test of office skills given in English.
We are particularly interested in finding bilingual assistants who are native speakers of Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish.
We fill support-level vacancies through three-year fixed-term staff appointments or individual contractual appointments (up to a maximum of 12 months in duration). We fill all support-level positions with candidates resident in the local Washington, D.C. area.
How to Apply
Administrative positions are typically not individually advertised in our Current Vacancies unless the position requires specialized skills (for ex., as a legal secretary or accounting assistant). However, you may submit your application for consideration in the ongoing Support Staff Recruitment Program by applying for a general "Administrative Assistant/Sr. Administrative Assistant" vacancy in the Current Vacancies JobLink. Select the Job Field category "Support: Administrative" for your job search.
