About SIIA
Established in 1962, the SIIA is a non-profit and independent think tank committed to fostering in-depth dialogues around politics, economic policy, and sustainability in ASEAN and the wider region. In the field of sustainability, the SIIA has championed the fight against the transboundary haze since 1997, when it organised Singapore's first haze dialogue with the Singapore Environment Council. In 2017, the SIIA authored the first study on sustainable finance in Singapore and how to move green investment forward. Our current sustainability initiatives include exploring the intersections between the green economy and digital economy, and how ASEAN can move towards becoming a climate community with common approaches to carbon and other policy areas, achieving scale and competitiveness.
Role of Senior Policy Research Analyst (Policy Programmes)
The Policy Programmes Group is responsible for
- Designing and coordinating programmes to deliver desired policy impact in the areas of focus for SIIA. Examples of programmes include flagships such as the Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources, ASEAN & Asia Forum
- Sense-making current affairs, trends and information, and thereafter translating them into insights and content
- Identifying and engaging stakeholders (ranging from regional and local policy makers, industry captains, other think-tanks and NGOs) for collaboration, partnerships and sponsorships of the ASEAN and Sustainability Programmes and
- Drafting of reports, commentaries and preparation for briefings.
SIIA's two key programmes are the ASEAN and Sustainability Programmes.
As an Senior Policy Research Analyst (Policy Programmes), you will
- Conceptualise and coordinate programmes and initiatives, including providing peer leadership in the programme planning process
- Develop deep expertise on:
- Key ASEAN countries in the areas of trade & investment, politics and resource sectors, to support the ASEAN programme and
- Sustainability and climate issues in ASEAN, particularly in relation to green and socially equitable pathways of post-pandemic recovery and growth. Focus areas include carbon pricing and carbon markets, nature-based climate solutions, energy transition, as well as sustainable finance
- Engage external stakeholders, both local and international, for partnerships and sponsorships
- Prepare Special Reports and Briefings for the ASEAN and Sustainability Programmes on key and emerging issues. These reports and briefings are to provide analyses, evaluation and recommendations - whether to policy makers and experts on public issues, or as private advisory work for corporations
- Develop and write programme proposals, newspaper commentaries, and reports according to your areas of focus and
- Any other duties, which the Management may call upon you to perform from time to time.
Pre-Requisites:
We are looking for individuals with
- Bachelor's Degree, with Economics, International Relations or Political Science preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience required
- High level of initiative and drive, resourcefulness and thrives in a dynamic environment
- Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking and have a big-picture perspective
- Excellent writing and presentation skills, able to communicate complex ideas simply and effectively
- Strong interpersonal communication and people skills, good at cultivating relationships with stakeholders
Title and remuneration will commensurate with applicant's qualification and experience, a leadership position may be considered if candidate is suitable.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
