The International Monetary Fund's Economist Program 2027 hires recent PhD economists for three years at IMF headquarters in Washington, D.C., from September 2027. Citizens of any IMF member country can apply, and Tunisia has been a member since 1958. Applicants must be under 34 when the programme starts. The IMF posting closes on 5 December 2026.
Who can apply
Nationality
Applicants must be citizens of an IMF member country. The IMF list of members names Tunisia, a member since 14 April 1958, so Tunisian citizens qualify.
Degree
A recent PhD, or completion within one year, in macroeconomics or a related field, with a solid grounding in macroeconomics.
Age
Under 34 when the programme begins in September 2027. The only exception is time spent on mandatory military service.
Language
Excellent written and spoken English, with strong analytical, quantitative and computer skills.
Funding and what it does not cover
Participants are hired as IMF economists for three years. The posting does not state the salary. The IMF provides the documents for a G-4 visa.
Covered
A three-year economist contract at IMF headquarters
