Analyst & Researcher, Policy Research

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 two (2) highly-motivated, methodical and analytical professionals to contribute to the APEC policy process.

(1) In the Analyst position, you will be responsible for undertaking analytical and quantitative policy-oriented research on regional economic issues and writing policy and research papers. Experience in macroeconomic analysis and familiarity with global economic databases are a plus. You will design and manage projects, and ensure timely delivery of high quality output for stakeholders. You will also be expected to actively engage officials of APEC economies and APEC forum on project-related issues, and conduct briefings and presentations.

You should have at least 7 years’ experience in economic or trade policy or policy-oriented research, and an advanced degree in Economics. You will have demonstrable research experiences and strong quantitative research skills. You will also have superior analytical and writing skills as well as planning and organizational skills. Critical thinking is essential for this role. Fluency in English, strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to teamwork and a high level of integrity are a must.

(2) For the Researcher position, you will report to the Senior Analysts and/or Analysts, and contribute to research projects by undertaking quantitative and qualitative research on a range of topics. Excellent numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are essential for this role. You must have a keen numerical reasoning ability and be able to understand and interpret data in order to extract important conclusions and present them effectively. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data and statistics for the APEC region across a range of economic and policy related indicators. You will also be responsible for producing short analytical summaries and presentations on a broad spectrum of issues of interest to APEC, such as regional economic trends and supply chain connectivity.

Applicants should ideally have an advanced degree in Economics and at least 2 years’ experience in economic policy-oriented research. Familiarity with statistical software and prior completion of a research thesis at advanced degree level will be highly regarded. You must have strong quantitative skills as well as superior analytical and writing skills, preferably through previous economic research experience. Fluency in English, ability to work independently, intellectual curiosity and initiative, willingness to learn and a commitment to teamwork are a must.

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Applicants must be a citizen of one of the 21 APEC economies. Your application must include a cover letter and a resume detailing your qualifications and experience (including a list of publications). Please also indicate the position - Analyst or Researcher - that you are applying for.

Successful applicants will first sit for a test on quantitative skills and analytical ability. Candidates selected for interview based on the outcome of the test will also be required to submit a brief writing sample. Applications should reach us no later than Friday, 23 August 2013 (GMT+8) via email to albh[at]apec.org. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. For details on the APEC Policy Support Unit, please go towww.apec.org/About-Us/Policy-Support-Unit.aspx