This position serves as a policy advisor and is working with the Senior Economic officer based in the Economic/Political Section.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Analyze and draft reports on economic, public policy and political-economic developments in Singapore and the region.
• Research on trade, finance and business sector developments, and gathering statistics and public source information for annual reporting to the U.S. Congress on a variety of issues. 
• Research issues in response to requests by U.S. government agencies, develop and maintain relationships with various Singapore Government offices, academia and the private sector.
• Support visits of U.S. Government policymakers and other officials, schedule appointments, manage the Section’s internal and external websites, and maintain a contact database.
• Track media releases, speeches, and other relevant documents released by the Singaporean Government and economic and policy research firms.
• Keep the Section informed of significant developments of interest to the U.S. Government, and will follow Parliament sessions and key fiscal and economic related developments in the relevant ministries

Requirements: 
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item in their resume.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 

• A Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, economics, business, or management is required. 
• At least three (3) years of work experience in analytical report writing, research or statistical analysis and dealing with government or business, or closely related field is required. 
• Must have fluent, strong English oral and writing skills. (This may be tested) 
• Possess strong understanding of domestic and regional economic trends, domestic politics, and key local and international political-economic issues.
• Possess strong understanding of the structure and working of Singapore government and business sector.
• Ability to research, analyze, and write well and quickly on economic and political related policies and developments in Singapore and the region.
• Must be able to understand and synthesize statistics and economic data.
• Competence in MS Office software programs is required.

Additional job details can be requested by emailing USEmbSingaporeHR@state.gov  

Email applications cannot be accepted. All supporting documents including educational certificates, transcripts and a resumé that validates the above stated requirements must be uploaded with your application via https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms  by November 5, 2021. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  Thank you for your interest in U.S. Embassy Singapore.