About the opportunity
The IMF Statistics Department (STA) and the IMF Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC) have an opening for a Resident Advisor on External Sector Statistics (ESS). The selected candidate will develop statistical capacities in CARTAC members to compile and disseminate ESS according to the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, sixth edition (BPM6) and support their preparation to transition to BPM7. The Resident Advisor will be based in Bridgetown, Barbados, and will work in a team environment in CARTAC and in close coordination with staff in STA’s Balance of Payments Division at the IMF Headquarters. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extensions subject to performance, business needs, and funding, with an ideal start date in April 2027.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive IMF salary and employment package
- Professional engagement with international financial institutions and regional member governments
- Opportunity to lead capacity development and training initiatives across the Caribbean region
Who can apply?
- Post-graduate university degree in statistics, economics, finance, business administration, mathematics, or other relevant fields
- Proven record of strong analytical and technical skills on ESS compilation and methodology
- Minimum of 10 years of practical experience in compiling and disseminating balance of payments, IIP, and external debt statistics
- Experience negotiating with country authorities
- Strong influencing, diplomatic, interpersonal, and results-driven skills
- Strong English oral and written communication skills
- Willingness to travel extensively to CARTAC members
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Employment application submitted via the IMF Workday portal
When to apply
- Applications are open following the posting date of October 26, 2026
- Application deadline is November 17, 2026
How to apply
- Access the official IMF recruitment portal via the Workday link
- Complete the online application form and submit your CV and required professional details before the deadline
Additional information
- CARTAC membership includes Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Dominica, the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Sint Maarten, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & The Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands.
- The successful candidate would ideally assume the position in April 2027.
- The IMF provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Senior macroeconomists or statisticians with at least 10 years of specialized experience in balance of payments and external debt statistics.
- Professionals with demonstrated experience in capacity development, training delivery, and dealing with government authorities.
- Candidates who are comfortable with extensive regional travel across the Caribbean and working collaboratively within a multicultural institution.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires relocating to Bridgetown, Barbados, and a willingness to travel frequently within the CARTAC member region.
- The initial appointment is structured as a one-year term, with extensions dependent on funding, performance, and business needs.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This senior advisory position is an exceptional fit for established statistical experts looking to transition into international capacity building, offering high-level diplomatic engagement and direct influence over regional economic data quality in the Caribbean.
Our take
Experienced external sector statistics professionals who possess strong diplomatic communication skills and a desire to work in international technical assistance should seriously consider applying before the November deadline.
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