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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
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Economic and Prosperity
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Main purpose of job:
This role leads the economics portfolio at the British High Commission (BHC) Singapore.
We are looking for an experienced economist and proactive self-starter to lead the UK’s engagement with Singapore on a range of fascinating and high-profile economic policy issues. The jobholder sits in the Economics, Financial, Trade and Intellectual Property Policy and Programming team, and will working closely with teams across the BHC and UK other Missions across SE Asia to deliver on our ambitious economic objectives.
In addition to being a core part of the British High Commission team, the job holder will play an important role in the Southeast Asia Economic and Trade Policy Network, using their engagement in Singapore to support the delivery of the UK’s ambitious economic agenda in Southeast Asia.
The jobholder will join an existing team of economic, trade policy and intellectual property advisers based in diplomatic missions throughout the region, providing the opportunity for wider cross-team working.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
1. Bilateral engagement (80%)
A. Develop, progress and lead UK-Singapore economic policy cooperation
- Lead UK-Singapore economic policy cooperation. Includes:
- Advocate for shared approaches in light of global macroeconomic developments, creating mechanisms to coordinate policy approaches.
- Use expertise to deepen UK-Singapore economic collaboration. Respond in an agile manner to new opportunities and challenges across a wide range of economic policy areas; including on economic security (e.g., supply chains, strategic sectors, investment security, sanctions policy) and economic development.
- Drive UK engagement with the Singaporean government on economic issues.
- Work with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Trade Policy and Science and Innovation teams to ensure that our economic policy work is fully aligned with UK prosperity goals in Singapore, and unlock regulatory and other barriers to trade. Engage UK business and industry on the economic implications of developments, as necessary.
B. Working in partnership with the High Commissioner, the Regional Director for the Southeast Asia Economics Network and other senior colleagues across the High Commission, lead economic engagement with Singapore, including through campaigns, set-piece events, visits and dialogues, ensuring the economic work of the High Commission delivers UK government prosperity objectives in Singapore:
- Build and maintain an extensive network of contacts in government, academia, other embassies, and the private sector to develop deeper partnerships and promote UK economic policy objectives in Singapore. This includes:
- Leading and developing relationships with Singapore government agencies including: the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
- At the UK end, in addition to the FCDO, the jobholder will be required to nurture and lead relationships with HM Treasury (HMT), the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) as well as the FCDO and Cabinet Office.
- Build up and develop relationships with organisations in SG, including the IMF, ADB, AMRO, think tanks, political risk consultancies and universities with presence in Singapore.
- Deliver set-piece events, ministerial visits and dialogues. This includes:
- Leading on Ministerial and senior level visits to Singapore from UK agencies including HMT, FCDO and DBT.
- Supporting the delivery of the UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership (EBP), UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue and the UK-Singapore Free Trade Committee
- Represent the UK in external engagements, including with the Singapore government and industry.
C. Underpin bilateral policy cooperation through high-quality economic analysis of the Singapore economy
- Produce high-quality analysis of Singapore’s economy, as well as other emerging issues related to Singapore. Coordinate and lead a cross-Mission view of the political economy to produce reporting suitable for a non-technical audience.
- Deliver economic briefings for senior UK government and industry stakeholders, including ahead of senior level visits and for organisations like the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.
2. Southeast Asia (20%)
Support the UK government’s regional economic agenda through influence and engagement of Singapore-based organisations in partnership with the Regional Director for the Southeast Asia Economics Network.
- Support the Regional Director on strategic areas of UK economic interest for the region, such as regulatory diplomacy, development finance and facilitate knowledge-sharing and upskilling across the regional network on these, presenting to seniors where necessary.
- Following the UK being awarded ASEAN Dialogue Partner status in 2021; work closely with colleagues at the UK Mission to ASEAN to develop, drive and implement the UK’s ambitious economic agenda in the region. Provide high-quality analytical and economic input into bilateral and/or regional programming.
- Coordinate and contribute as required to economic reporting on Southeast Asia/ ASEAN, targeting a Whitehall audience and supporting HMG efforts to improve understanding of the ASEAN economy. Includes the production of the flagship Southeast Asia Economic Bulletin, as well as ad hoc thematic pieces on topical economic issues. Involves coordinating inputs from economists working in Southeast Asia Posts.
- Use economic analysis to inform UK positions towards ASEAN on priority issues.
Resources managed (staff and expenditure):
You will task manage and be supported in your tasks by an Economic and Trade Policy Officer (EO).
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- At least an undergraduate degree in economics
- At least 5 years of experience providing economic analysis, advice and reporting in a comparable organisation.
- Strong quantitative analysis skills are essential, including familiarity with MS Excel.
- Excellent English drafting skills, ability to draft at pace a distinct advantage
- Strong leadership skills
- Good knowledge of Singapore’s and more broadly Southeast Asia’s economic, financial, business and political environment.
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- Previous experience of working in an international organisation would be an advantage.
- Previous experience working in Singapore or Southeast Asia is desirable, existing governmental relationships would be advantageous.
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Delivering at Pace, Leadership, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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30 April 2024
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Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
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Full-time, Permanent
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37.5
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Asia Pacific
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Singapore
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Singapore
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British High Commission
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SGD
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9,091
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22 July 2024
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Benefits:
We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary of SGD 9,091 per month and a generous annual wage supplement (as part of total guaranteed remuneration) of an additional 2 months’ salary paid out in December each year, Central Provident Fund (CPF) payment in lieu for non-Permanent Resident foreign nationals, 23-days annual leave entitlement and a health insurance plan. The basic salary is non-negotiable.
We have a generous leave offer including: 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 5 years’ service, with the option to carry over up to 12 days into the subsequent leave year; 14 public holidays; generous maternity and paternity leave; and childcare leave. We encourage volunteerism and offer up to 3 days paid volunteer leave.
We offer medical insurance to support staff with the high costs of healthcare in Singapore and periodic reimbursement for the cost of eye tests and replacement eye wear.
Learning and development opportunities:
We offer time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation.
The BHC has an active Learning & Development Committee which works hard to provide a comprehensive L&D offer. There is a wide range of options available for personal development including training courses, coaching and mentoring, job-shadowing, presentations and learning sets. Staff have access to a wide variety of online resources through the International Academy and Civil Service Learning. Staff are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all available opportunities.
All new hires undertake a workplace induction and there are a number of mandatory e-learning courses that must be completed in order to pass probation.
Working Patterns:
Normal working hours are 37.5 per week. BHC Singapore supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering.
Please note that the High Commission is currently operating on the basis that all staff will work from the office for a minimum of 60% of their time. The post holder is also likely to be required to work flexibly to staff in-person events and visits out of hours, subject to operational requirements. Flexible working hours and time off in lieu arrangements apply in these circumstances.
Due to the nature of visits work, there will be occasional calls for working outside of the normal hours. Time off in lieu can be taken to account for this.
Other information:
In addition to the duties which this job normally entails, you may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the High Commission, including playing a part in the corporate life of the mission and supporting any crisis response.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain a local work permit which we will sponsor.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Only short-listed applications will be called for personal interviews.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Our values of Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence (CORE) are our guiding principles. We aspire to live our values consistently in order to make the British High Commission a great place to work where staff feel valued, supported and inspired to be their best. To learn more about the Commission, watch Life at the British High Commission Singapore.
Please note that all successful candidates will be expected to serve a minimum of 6 months in their new role before being eligible to apply for further positions within the British High Commission.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline.”
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender, and nationality.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
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