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The Legal Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill a 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 advice on the implementation of the governance policy in the context of surveillance and lending, including support to area departments country teams. 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.
Under the overall direction of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department and the direct supervision of the manager responsible for the Department’s 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 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
Completion of LLM, JD, LLB, or equivalent, and licensed or qualified to practice law in any Fund’s member jurisdiction, is required, together with a minimum of four (4) years of professional legal experience working on relevant governance and corruption matters with cross-country knowledge is also required.
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.
This is a one-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability, and continuous business need.
It is envisioned that while the position is advertised at the full grade band, it will be filled at the lower level.
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.
Department:
LEGGA Legal Department Governance and Anticorruption DivisionHiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14The 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.
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