Chief Economist

Job description

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) is an international organization established to contribute to the macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability of the ASEAN+3 region – comprising 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and China; Hong Kong, China; Japan; and Korea – through surveillance, supporting regional financing arrangements (RFAs), and providing technical assistance (TA) to members. In addition, it serves as a regional knowledge hub (RKH) and facilitates ASEAN+3 financial cooperation.

AMRO is seeking a dynamic and highly qualified professional for the position of Chief Economist. Under the supervision of the AMRO Director, this senior management role is critical in leading AMRO’s country and regional surveillance, advancing its research capabilities, and managing AMRO’s support function for the effective implementation of the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralisation (CMIM).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief Economist will report to AMRO Director, and perform the following functions:

a) To lead and supervise the planning and implementation of AMRO's country and regional surveillance and related research activities (such as ensuring the quality and timely delivery of surveillance and related research assignments, developing the frontier insights, including forward-looking analysis and policy implication as well as recommendation, on issues related to economic and financial stability in the region);

b) To lead and supervise the planning, development and implementation of analytical framework and toolkits for country and regional surveillance and related research;

c) To lead the planning, implementation and supervision of frameworks and processes that ensure rigor, soundness and consistency in the assessment and policy recommendations of AMRO's country and regional surveillance and related research products, in coordination with the Deputy Director (Functional Surveillance and Research);

d) To build and strengthen relationships with strategic partners (IFIs, and other IOs), manage the participation of AMRO in seminars, conferences and other events relevant to AMRO’s country and regional surveillance and related research activities, and oversee the quality and content of AMRO's presentation materials;

e) To lead and manage consultation meetings with the Advisory Panel;

f) To lead and manage AMRO's support function for the effective implementation of the CMIM, in particular, the production of AMRO's Reports including policy recommendations, in coordination with the Deputy Director (CMIM, Strategy and Coordination); and,

g) To perform other functions as may be determined by the Director in accordance with the AMRO Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates should possess:

a) Excellent educational background

• Qualification: A Post Graduate degree in Economics or other related fields from a reputable university is required. A Ph.D. in Economics or other related fields from a reputable university is preferrable.

b) Prominent professional career and expertise in macroeconomics research or other related fields

• ­Qualification: Extensive academic research and/or policy study in the areas of Macroeconomics, Finance, Public Finance, Development Finance, International Finance and Exchange Rate Policy, or other related fields.

• Added Advantage: High-quality research papers and/or articles (indicating by citations in other reputable research or publications) on Macroeconomics, Finance, Public Finance, International Finance and Exchange Rate Policy, or other related fields (desirably with particular focus on the ASEAN+3 region) in recognized international academic journals.

c) Rich experience, capabilities and vision in macroeconomic and financial surveillance

• ­Qualification: Sufficient years of direct hands-on experience in leading, planning, implementation and supervision of economic surveillance activities and/or macroeconomic policies at international organizations with related fields and/or national government institutions.

• Added Advantage: Direct hands-on experience in making policy-related decisions, or designing one financial bailout program for a crisis-hit country or implementing policies relating to macroeconomic and financial surveillance at either the government of the crisis-hit country itself or a relevant international organization.

d) Strong network contacts internationally, including within the ASEAN+3 region, with advanced countries, academic societies, and international organizations with related fields

e) Considerable experience in managing and leading a diverse team of economists with different cultural backgrounds and/or demonstrated international experience in working in a diverse culture environment, such as international organizations

f) Knowledge of analytical techniques, such as statistics, econometrics, as well as mathematical and other research tools and computer software necessary for analyzing large volumes of statistical data

TERMS

The Chief Economist will serve a three-year term, with the possibility of a one-time extension for up to additional three years. The selected candidate is expected to join AMRO in May 2025.

APPLICATION

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact by leading AMRO’s country and regional surveillance and research efforts, contributing to regional macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability, and fostering collaboration within ASEAN+3 and beyond. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to lead in a dynamic, multicultural environment, we look forward to your application.

Qualified candidates should send (a) CV, (b) brief description on the relevant working experiences, and (c) earliest possible starting date of employment at AMRO, by 10 February 2025 to: AMRO_CE@charterhouse.com.sg.

We will acknowledge receipt of all the applications. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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