Senior/Lead Economist, Economic Surveillance (International Economy)(Contract)

What the role is

The Economic Surveillance and Forecasting Department undertakes surveillance and forecasting of the global and domestic economies, which are key inputs for monetary policy decision making. The Department works closely with the Economic Analysis Department on monetary policy formulation.

• To conduct surveillance and forecasting of Asian economies.
• To conduct research on international macroeconomic and financial trends and developments.
• To prepare and coordinate briefs, reports, and speeches for senior management
• To contribute to the work of staff with other country portfolios within MAS and in other government ministries/agencies
• To guide younger officers on general macroeconomic surveillance and analysis

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in economics
• 10 years’ experience and exposure to macroeconomic analysis and forecasting

• Economic analysis and econometric skills
• Competent grasp of macroeconomic frameworks, models, and theories to analyse and interpret economic developments, and to conduct simulation and forecasting exercises
• Good economic research and writing skills
• Ability to lead a small team of economists and research staff
• Excellent presentational skills and ability to represent MAS at meetings and conferences

This is a 1-year contract position. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.