Senior Country Economist

UNDP in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei Darussalam; Putrajaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational organization is seeking an advisor with extensive experience in economics to strengthen program development in the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree and possess at least 7 years of relevant experience, including strong policy analysis and advisory skills. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu is essential, with opportunities to contribute to sustainable economic policies aligned with the 2030 Agenda.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Economics or related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience at national or international level.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Melayu required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on programme development and implementation.
• Provide technical expertise to government counterparts.
• Engage with partners to support UNDP’s mandate.

Skills

Policy analysis

Advisory experience

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Ph.D. in Economics

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary of key functions:

• Advise UNDP Country Office management and programme teams to strengthen programme development and implementation.
• Provide technical expertise to national government counterparts and other partners, especially in support of the 2030 Agenda and the introduction of sustainable and inclusive economic policies.
• Advocate and engage with partners to support UNDP’s institutional positioning and advance its mandate, when directed by the Resident Representative.
• Contribute to UNDP’s work across the Asia-Pacific region, including collaboration with RBAP’s Economist Network, sub-regional and other Country Offices, and analytical work on priority regional thematic areas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Economics or related field is required; OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in Economics or related field in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
• A Ph.D. in Economics will be an advantage.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Minimum of 7 years (with Master’s Degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor’s Degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level that includes extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis, and some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
• Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis is required.
• Proven policy, advisory, and advocacy experience is required.
• Experience in preparing high-quality policy briefs and guidance notes for use by senior policymakers is required.
• Experience in strategic visioning with strong technical and highly developed analytical capabilities is desired.
• Knowledge of the SDGs and their application at the national level, politically astute with demonstrated experience in stakeholder analysis and engagement is an asset.
• Experience in handling data and software programmes for statistical analysis is desired.
• Previous work experience in Asia and the Pacific region and cross-country experience would be an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in oral and written English and Bahasa Melayu is required.
• Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Deadline: 23 June 2025 (11:59 a.m. MYT)