## Working at the IMF

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Working at the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/bundle-manifest.json)

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### Information Technology Department (ITD) and IMF Tech Talent Pool
- The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides "high quality, value for money Information Technology services and leadership in the application technology towards the mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)."
- ITD priorities:
  - "ensure that critical IT systems, operations, and infrastructure perform at target levels"
  - "strengthen security of IT systems and information assets"
  - "maintain close alignment of IT initiatives with business priorities"
  - "deliver services at a high value-for-money while also maintaining high satisfaction with service delivery"
  - "ensure that capital projects deliver intended business outcomes"
- The IMF is "building a Talent Pool of IT professionals interested in being part of a team that is agile, integrated, member focused, and positioned as a trusted business advisor within the Fund."
- Call to action: "IMF Tech Talent Pool"

### Entry-Level Recruitment Programs
- The IMF recruitment programs for entry-level economists, research analysts, and interns offer the opportunity to work in a variety of departments and to "make an immediate contribution to our mission while providing a unique platform to launch your career."
- Programs listed:
  - Economist Program (EP)
  - Research Analyst Program (RAP)
  - Fund Internship Program (FIP)

### Experienced Professionals
- IMF opportunities for experienced candidates span areas including: "economics, finance, legal, accounting, communications, human resources, information technology, library, security, and facilities."
- Programs and streams listed:
  - Experienced Economists
  - Externally-Financed Appointees (EFA) and Special Appointee Program (SAP)
  - Specialized Career Stream Professionals
    - Language Services

### Support Staff
- The IMF recruits regularly for support staff positions across all departments and fields.
- Recruitment note: "Other than for the Research Analyst Program, support staff positions are recruited locally in the DC metro area."
- Support staff roles referenced:
  - Research Analyst Program (economics)
  - Research Analyst (economics)
  - Administrative Coordinators and Specialized Analysts

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## References

- [Back to Main Page](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment)
- [Life at the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/life-at-the-imf)
- [Finding the Right IMF Job](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/find-the-right-imf-job)
- [IMF Tech Talent Pool▸](https://www.imf.org/en/About/Recruitment/working-at-the-imf/imf-tech-talent-pool)
- [Economist Program (EP)▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/economist-program)
- [Research Analyst Program (RAP)▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/research-analyst-program)
- [Fund Internship Program (FIP)▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/fund-internship-program)
- [Experienced Economists▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/experienced-economists)
- [Externally-Financed Appointees (EFA) and Special Appointee Program (SAP)▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/externally-financed-appointee-program-and-special-appointee-program)
- [Specialized Career Stream Professionals▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/experienced-specialized-career-stream-professionals)
- [- Language Services▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/language-services)
- [Research Analyst (economics)▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/research-assistants)
- [Administrative Coordinators and Specialized Analysts▸](https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf/specialized-analysts-administrative-coordinators)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/about/recruitment/working-at-the-imf_