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Alternate Executive Director: IMF
- 1 contract position(s) available in the Washington DC
- Salary Level: 0
- Salary: All-inclusive remuneration package to be discussed per annum (Excl. benefits)
- Reference No: Ref. IMF2026
Purpose of the Role
Represent the interests of South Africa at the Board of Executive Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
TERMS: Two-years (2026-2028) and (2028-2030)
Qualification/s Requirements
- Master’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Finance or Banking or any other related qualification as recognised by SAQA;
- Work experience at a senior level in government, government institution, Multilateral Development Bank, or other International Financial Institutions for a period of not less than 15 years;
- Please note: Shortlisted candidates for the position will be subjected to two separate selection processes: an internal National Treasury process for shortlisting and an external process driven by the IMF Africa Group 1 Constituency; and
- In addition, the successful candidate will also serve as the Constituency’s Executive Director from 2028 until 2030.
Key Performance Areas
Management of the Office of Executive Director:
- Provide strategic vision for the Office of Executive Director (OED) on the full range of Bretton Woods Project (BWI)’s policies, constituency countries and, operational issues;
- Recruit professional staff for the OED in line with the constituency rules and regulations; and
- Acting for the Executive Director with full power when the Executive Director is not present.
Representational role in the BWIs:
- Fulfilling a dual function, as an official of the Bank and as a representative of the member country or countries that appointed the Alternate Executive Director;
- Prepare and effectively articulate the voice of constituency member countries in the Executive Boards, Executive Board Committees, in meetings with BWIs management;
- Participate in domestic, regional and international forums hosted by constituency member countries; and
- Maintain cordial relationships with other Executive Directors in general, including the G7 and others to galvanize consensus around issues affecting members in our constituency, in Africa and developing countries.
Constituency responsibilities:
- provide advice and relevant information to member countries representing the constituency in the BWIs committees to facilitate and strengthen effectiveness in representation; and
- Advise and prepare the policy agenda to be discussed by Governors in constituency meetings.
To apply for this job please visit erecruitment.treasury.gov.za.
