Senior Administrative Coordinator/Lead Administrative Coordinator - EURAI

Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The European Department (EUR) is seeking to hire a highly qualified and experienced Lead/Senior Administrative Coordinator  to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Director. Reporting directly to the Director, the selected candidate will serve as a trusted partner in managing the day-to-day operations of the Director's office while helping ensure the smooth functioning of administrative activities across the department.

The successful candidate will coordinate complex administrative processes, manage high-profile engagements and priorities, provide leadership and guidance to the department's coordinator community, and serve as a key resource on Fund policies, procedures, and administrative best practices. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Familiarity with EUR’s administrative and operational processes, as well as relevant Fund policies and procedures, would be an advantage. In addition, the Lead/Senior Administrative Coordinator will contribute to departmental administrative initiatives, mentor and support coordinators, and work closely with management and Fund-wide partners to enhance EUR's operational effectiveness. Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides direct administrative and operational support to the Director, managing priorities, schedules, meetings, travel, correspondence, and follow-up actions.

Coordinates the workflow of the Director's office, ensuring the timely handling of review items, briefing materials, requests, and other priorities. Serves as a trusted advisor and senior administrative resource to the Director on administrative and operational matters. Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to administrative coordinators across the department, promoting consistency, best practices, and professional development.

Supports management in implementing departmental administrative initiatives, operational improvements, and organizational changes. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior Fund management, Executive Directors' offices, member country authorities, and other departments. Drafts, reviews, and edits correspondence, briefing materials, presentations, reports, and other documents for the Director, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Fund standards.

Provides guidance and interpretation of Fund administrative policies, procedures, and systems to management and staff. Identifies opportunities to improve administrative processes, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency across the department. Maintains records and information, including highly confidential and sensitive materials, exercising the highest level of discretion and professionalism.

Represents EUR in Fund-wide administrative committees, working groups, and special initiatives, as appropriate. Serves as backup support for other Front Office functions to ensure continuity of operations. Qualifications Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of a high school diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience, is required.

Internal candidates must have met mobility requirements. In addition to the qualifications above, the selected candidate must possess: Demonstrated ability to work effectively and professionally with senior management and high-level stakeholders. Experience in Front Office assignments and good understanding of area department work Experience supporting a department head, deputy director, or other senior staff in a complex and fast-paced environment.

Proven leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and developing administrative staff. Ability to lead, adapt quickly, think critically, and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Excellent drafting