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.

If you meet the qualification requirements, upon completion of your application, you will be instructed to take the online staff assistant proficiency test. PreVisor , a leading provider of pre-employment assessment, has been selected by the IMF to conduct the test. The assessment has been tailored to the IMF's needs, and include hard and soft skills assessments using computer adaptive testing (CAT), as well as multiple choice questions. The hard skills assessment includes math, proofreading, typing, vocabulary, Excel, and Word. The soft skills assessment includes client focus, conscientiousness, following instructions, and potential. Please see the frequently asked questions below.

Q. I've already taken the IMF proctored test. Do I have to take the online test?

A. If you have taken the IMF proctored test and passed, you do not need to take the online test. However, if you have taken the IMF proctored test and failed, you will need to take the online test.

Q. How many times may I take the online test?

A. You may take the online test up to two times each calendar year, not to exceed four total attempts. If you fail the test twice in a calendar year, you may not re-test until the following calendar year.

Q. What happens after I pass?

A. If you pass all components of the skills assessment, we will review your application for the position and contact you regarding the decision on your application.

Q. If I don't pass after 12 months and two attempts, may I ever test again?

A. If you fail the test twice in a calendar year, you may re-test up to two times the following year.

Q. If I apply for more than one position, do I need to take the test again?

A. For positions within the Office Assistance career stream, you do not need to take the test again if you have passed.

Q. If I pass, will I automatically be called for an interview?

A. We will evaluate your qualifications and experience against the job requirements and will notify you if you will be called for an interview.

Q. I took the proctored test 5 years ago and passed. Do I have to take the online test now?

A. If you have taken the IMF proctored test and passed, you do not need to take the online test now.

Q. How can I find out my test results and if I passed or failed?

A. After you have taken your tests, you may go to the My JobPage tab of the career site and check the status of your application and test results. You may also send an email to sos@imf.org to request a summary report of your test results.

Q. Given that the test takes 100 minutes, do I have to take it in one sitting or can take it in more than one time period?

A. You do not have to take the test in one sitting. You may exit the test and return to your test session and resume testing. However, when you return to the test, you will not be able to go back to any previous test sections or questions.

Q. Who should I contact if I have problems accessing the test from my computer or have questions while I am taking the test?

A. For technical questions about accessing the tests or for questions you may have while taking the test, please contact PreVisor Support at 1-800-966-0943.

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