International Monetary Fund (IMF) About
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organisation that is composed of 189 countries. Its aim
is to encourage cooperation between countries when it comes to ensuring that the global exchange and
facilitation of currency remains stable, regulated and closely observed.
Graduate Opportunities
What kind of work?
economists, research assistants, and interns offer the
Professional staff members are appointed by the ICJ on
a proposal by the Registrar. Employees for the ICJ are
part of the Registry, a network of numerous departments and divisions which help the ICJ effectively perform its
The
IMF
recruitment
programs
for
entry-level
opportunity to work in a variety of departments and to
make an immediate contribution to the IMF's mission
while providing a unique platform to launch your career.
functions. These departments are wide-ranging, and
Graduates are permitted to apply for the FIP, as well as
Division, Finance Division and the Judges’ Secretaries.
- The Research Assistant Program
include the Department of Legal Matters, Publications
Location
other entry-level recruitment programs, such as: - The Economist Program
United States
More info:
Student Opportunities
at-the-imf
The Fund Internship Program (FIP) is the IMF's official
https://www.imf.org/en/About/Recruitment/working-
internship program.
Fun Fact / Recent Project
Summer interns gain an insider’s view of the member-
The IMF is a significant actor in international affairs
country-focused mandate and critical international work
of the IMF. You will build professional networks while you apply your research and analytical skills to help the IMF explore questions of real importance to member
countries and to global economic stability. Whether you see a future for yourself in international organizations or are simply curious about policy and operational work, this
is an ideal opportunity to familiarize yourself with both
while leveraging your cutting-edge skills and expanding your research experience.
The IMF recruits for the FIP on a global basis with
approximately 50 students from around the world joining us each year at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C.
These paid internships take place between June and
Global Reach
as it regulates the system of exchange rates and
international payments that enables countries and their citizens to transfer money with one another.
In 2012, the IMF’s mandate was updated in order to
include all macroeconomic and financial sector issues
that shape global stability are included in the IMF’s field of concern. The IMF performs three main functions/ services:
- Economic Surveillance (i.e. of the global market)
- Lending (to member states experiencing existing or potential problems in order to stabilise their financial reserves)
- Capacity Development (to modernise economic policies and institutions, and to train people).
October and run for 10 to 12 weeks. More info:
https://www.imf.org/en/About/Recruitment/working-atthe-imf/fund-internship-program
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