Public Sector Economist: Data-Driven Policy & Growth

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a public sector economist to shape policies through data-driven economic research and analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or higher in Economics or related fields, with strong quantitative skills and proficiency in statistical software. Responsibilities include conducting economic research and analyzing impacts on public policies across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree, Masters, or PhD in Economics, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.
• Strong quantitative skills for economic research and analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical programming tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic research relevant to public policies.
• Analyze the impact of external developments on the domestic economy.
• Support the planning and implementation of public policies.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Empirical research

Communication skills

Statistical software proficiency

Education

Degree / Masters / PhD in Economics or related disciplines

Tools

STATA

R

Python

Job description

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a public sector economist to shape policies through data-driven economic research and analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or higher in Economics or related fields, with strong quantitative skills and proficiency in statistical software. Responsibilities include conducting economic research and analyzing impacts on public policies across various sectors.