Policy Economist: Driving Evidence-Based Public Policy

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry in Singapore is seeking economists to join the Economist Service. The role focuses on developing an evidence base to support policy formulation across ministries, including energy, finance, manpower, health, and sustainability.

You will conduct economic research, synthesise findings, and lead policy projects with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis and clear communication of insights for public policy impact.

Qualifications

• Degree / Master's / PhD in Economics.
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., econometrics) for policy modelling and simulations.
• Strong passion for empirical research and solving complex problems.
• Proficiency with statistical/programming software (e.g., STATA, R, Python).
• Ability to distil, synthesise and explain key insights from research.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive evidence base to support policy formulation in Singapore.
• Synthesise existing research and international experience to inform Singapore context.
• Lead research and policy projects to provide insights on economic issues.

Job description

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry in Singapore is seeking economists to join the Economist Service. The role focuses on developing an evidence base to support policy formulation across ministries, including energy, finance, manpower, health, and sustainability.

You will conduct economic research, synthesise findings, and lead policy projects with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis and clear communication of insights for public policy impact.