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The Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill a two-year headquarters-based contractual Consulting Counsel, in its Governance and Anti-corruption (LEGGA) division, focusing on corruption, anti-corruption and rule of law. The IMF has increased its focus on good governance and anti-corruption in member countries. The IMF's policy framework in this area focuses on examining governance vulnerabilities linked to corruption in six key governmental functions deemed most relevant to economic activity and to the mandate of the Fund, namely: (i) fiscal governance; (ii) financial sector oversight; (iii) central bank governance and operations; (iv) market regulations; (v) rule of law; and (vi) anti-money laundering and combatting of financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). In addition, the policy framework examines vulnerabilities to corruption that may arise in the design and effectiveness of a country's anti-corruption framework. The Legal Department (LEG) plays a critical role in this work, at the level of identification of the nature and severity of corruption, policy formulation, implementation of such policies in country-specific contexts, analytical and research work, and general outreach. This position is based at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C. However, travel to IMF member countries is expected.
The IMF's work on governance and anti-corruption provides high-quality legal, policy and operational advice in the context of IMF surveillance, financial assistance programs, and capacity development (CD), grounded in a robust understanding of the nature and severity of corruption. This position will focus, in particular, on providing capacity development related to anti-corruption and the rule of law, including in the context of the IMF governance and corruption diagnostics. Given the cross-cutting nature of governance and corruption, collaboration with other divisions in the Legal department, with other departments at the IMF and with international organizations is a key feature of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall direction of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department and the direct supervision of the manager responsible for the Departmentโs governance and anti-corruption (GAC) work, the successful candidate will carry out the following primary duties:
- Providing legal, policy, and operational advice and leadership on anti-corruption and rule of law issues.
- Assisting with implementing the governance and anti-corruption policy in surveillance, financial assistance, and CD.
- Assisting in the design, implementation, and delivery of CD modules on anticorruption and rule of law.
- Drafting of and advising on legislation, regulations, and strategies in a broad range of areas relating to good governance and corruption.
- Contributing to the drafting of IMF policy and analytical papers, as well as other publications of the IMF on anti-corruption and rule of law issues.
- Participating in and/or leading IMF missions and engaging in pre- and post-mission work and reviews.
- Participating in and/or leading outreach activities, including through the organization and delivery of presentations and seminars at the premises of the IMF and/or at the invitation of member countries, multilateral organizations, CSOs, and other stakeholders.
- Carrying out other assignments as instructed by the General Counsel or the supervisor of the GAC division.
Qualifications
Advanced university degree in law is required. A minimum of four years of direct experience as a lawyer working on relevant governance and corruption matters with cross-country knowledge is also required.[1] Candidates should also possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English, very strong analytical skills, sound legal judgment, demonstrated initiative and adaptability, an ability to work with minimal supervision, excellent planning and organization skills, and a strong ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and of different cultural backgrounds and with other international organizations and stakeholders. Familiarity with the IMF's operations, and with corruption issues related to low income contexts and fragile and conflict states, and additional proficiency in other languages, including French or Spanish, will be a plus.
Other information
This vacancy shall be filled by a 2-year contractual appointment in accordance with the Fundโs new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.
All applicants are expected to include a Statement of Interest as an attachment to the application, which may be used in the screening process for this vacancy.
Contractual employees are ineligible to apply for staff positions that are advertised internally only. This is in alignment with the Fundโs Categories of Employment (CoE) framework EBAP/14/89.
[1] It is expected that while the position is advertised at the full grade band, it will be filled at the lower level.
Department:LEGGA Legal Department Governance and Anticorruption Division
Hiring For: A11, A12, A13, A14
The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.