Senior Analyst, Policy Research, Singapore-based International Organization

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is the international forum for facilitating economic growth, cooperation, trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. The Policy Support Unit (PSU) improves the quality of APEC’s 21-member economies’ deliberations and decisions by providing professional and tailor-made research, analysis and evidence-based policy suggestions. An opportunity now exists for a highly-motivated and experienced professional to contribute to the APEC policy process.

Reporting to the PSU Director, you will be responsible for undertaking quantitative policy-oriented research and providing analytical support on topics that are of strategic interest to APEC. These topics range from trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, sustainable development to regional economic integration. You will prepare and contribute to the dissemination of research outputs and policy papers as well as ensure timely delivery of high quality outputs. In carrying out your work, you are expected to engage with a variety of stakeholders comprising the APEC member economies, APEC committees, policy think tanks, international organizations, and business representatives.

As a Senior Analyst, you will lead project work and provide advice on research and methodological issues. You are expected to contribute in building up PSU’s research capacity and provide guidance to its researchers and analysts.

The successful applicant should have at least 12 years’ relevant work experience in economic or trade policy-oriented research, and strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills. Candidates with relevant post-graduate degrees will be highly regarded. You will have demonstrable research and project management experience, planning and organizational skills, commitment to teamwork, and a high level of integrity and work-ethic. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, strong interpersonal skills and work experience in a multi-cultural environment are a must.

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To apply for this position, please send your Cover Letter and CV (including a list of publications) to Aveline Low albh[at]apec.org. Applications close 15 January 2013. For further details, please go towww.apec.org/About-Us/Policy-Support-Unit.aspx