Senior Technical Assistance Officer, ICDGP

The Senior Technical Assistance Officer (STAO) will focus on expanding the IMF’s fundraising base in Asia and developing new partnerships. The role involves mobilizing external resources, building relationships with regional donor partners, and enhancing the strategic positioning of IMF capacity development in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive fundraising efforts to mobilize external financing for IMF capacity development from new partners in Asia.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, development agencies, and regional organizations to support fundraising objectives.
• Represent the IMF in selected engagements with current and prospective donor partners.
• Serve as a key interface between ICDGP headquarters and regional partners.
• Coordinate closely with IMF departments and field offices.
• Lead or support the preparation and negotiation of contribution agreements and partnership frameworks.
• Ensure alignment between donor priorities and IMF capacity development strategies.
• Conduct and support outreach, communications, and partner visibility efforts.
• Organize and support ICDGP missions, high-level events, and strategic dialogues to promote fundraising pipelines.
• Monitor implementation of partner-funded activities and contribute to high-quality donor reporting.
• Prepare briefing materials and strategic updates to support fundraising and engagement with partners.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree or equivalent in business, finance, budgeting, accounting, statistics, computer science, or related field, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or similar professional certification.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, or alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related position at Grade A12 or equivalent.
• 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in donor fundraising is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or partnership development with exposure to Asia.
• Experience working with development partners, international organizations, or government agencies preferably in Asia.
• Strong knowledge of development assistance and capacity development issues.
• Understanding of IMF policies, operations, and capacity development activities is a strong asset.
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and contribute to negotiations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and drafting skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the IMF’s budget and TA systems is desirable.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Excellent English drafting and language skills; working knowledge of an Asian language is an advantage.

Skills

• Fundraising
• Donor Relations
• Partnership Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Development Assistance
• Capacity Development
• Budgeting
• Finance Management
• Accounting
• Statistics
• Computer Science
• Certified Public Accountant
• IMF Policies
• IMF Operations
• IMF Budget Systems
• Technical Assistance Management
• Resource Mobilization
• Communications Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Drafting Skills

Languages

English