ORGANISATION: International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)
LOCATION: Singapore
POSITION: Manager, Economics and Statistics
GRADE: NO-A Step 1, National Professional Officer Category, United Nations Salary Scale for Singapore (Effective: 01 September 2013)
SALARY: Total Net Salary of SG$89,474Per Annum (excluding benefits)
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 25 March 2024
OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS:
§ Managerial Position
§ Research and Development
§ Economics and Statistics
§ Econometrics
THE INTERNATIONAL RUBBER STUDY GROUP (IRSG)
The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) is an inter-governmental organisation with the main objective of improving the transparency of the world rubber marketsand strengthening international cooperation on rubber issues. The IRSG is the biggest worldwide community in the rubber economy. The IRSG is recognized as an International Body through the negotiation of a Headquarter Agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom in 1978. The IRSG has 35 Member Governments including European Union (28 Countries), Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote D’ Ivoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Subsequently, a new Headquarter Agreement with the Government of Singapore was signed in 2008. The IRSG Secretariat is based in Singapore.
The mission of the IRSG is to be the world’s authoritative source of statistical data and forecasts for all aspects of the world rubber industry, including production, consumption and trade in rubber and rubber products. The seminal purpose of the secretariat is to prepare current estimates and forecasts of future supply and demand trends while undertaking statistical and economic studies on specific aspects of the industry to continually improve its value-added service to stakeholders. Furthermore, as the only intergovernmental organisation bringing together the world’s rubber-producing and consuming stakeholders, the IRSG strives to provide an effective forum for the discussion of matters affecting the supply and demand for synthetic rubber and natural rubber.
The Group is a platform for senior executives and representatives to provide insights through dedicated meetings, working groups, conferences, and projects. The annual IRSG meetings are amongst the largest regular assemblies of rubber experts worldwide. IRSG offers a unique opportunity to enhance collaboration beyond each company or organisation peer group and connect with young leaders and innovators or established entrepreneurs. The members, subscribers and partners represent governments, companies and organisations that are shaping and transforming the rubber industry in strategic and socially responsible ways.
(A) JOB DESCRIPTION
The position reports directly tothe Secretary-General. The IRSG Economics and Statistics Unit collects and collates statistics on natural and synthetic rubber and its related industries, provides market analyses, forecasts and reports on the world rubber economy. The incumbent, the Manager, Economics and Statistics will work with the Economics and Statistics Unit comprising of the Chief of Staff and the Head, Economics and Statistics to deliver specific number of publications in a year independently.
(B) SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The Economics and Statistics Unit of IRSG is leanly staffed. The Unit currently roll-out twenty-two publications in a year. In this regard, the Unit publishes Rubber Statistical Bulletin, Rubber Industry Report, World Rubber Industry Outlook, Monthly Rubber Bulletin and Rubber Focus. The Unit will also be distilling policy briefs from the publications and conduct Senior Policy Seminars for decision makers in the world rubber industry.
The Head, Economics and Statistics deliver ten out of the twenty-two yearly publications, the Chief of Staff roll-out four out of the twenty-two publications including Policy Briefs and also conduct Senior Policy Seminars while the Manager, Economics and Statistics will deliver ten out of the twenty-two yearly publications independently.
The incumbent will also advise the Secretary-General from time to time on issues and policy options related to the adequacy of the international rubber industry and trade statistics and ensure the publication of timely and comprehensive data in the Rubber Statistical Bulletin and other Statistical Publications and the implementation and further development of the Secretariat’s short-term and long-term modelling system.
(C) PERFORMS ANY OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED AS REQUIRED
Performing additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General in conformance with the policy, standards, rules, and regulations of IRSG
(D) QUALIFICATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
1. EDUCATION
An advanced university degree (Minimum of PhD, DSc, DPhil or equivalent Doctoral Degree) in Economics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics or equivalent is mandatory.
2. WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
§ Minimum of two to five years of relevant academic work experience with mixed method research techniques (quantitative and qualitative) coupled with strong competence in handling “big data” is mandatory.
§ Proof of proficiency in statistical software (STATA, SPSS, etc.) is mandatory
§ Evidence of at least five research publications with econometric and/or statistical modelling in peer review journals is mandatory
§ Software development and Information Technology skills with expertise in econometric forecasting and data analysis is desirable.
§ Minimum of three years research experience (Preferably Post-Doctoral Research) at Universities, National and/or International Research Institution is desirable
§ A substantial experience in rubber sector or another commodity-related field would be an added advantage.
(E) OTHER MANDATORY AND DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work in a multicultural environment is a must. Work experience in the United Nations, an international organization, an intergovernmental organization and/or government agency is desirable. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or another official United Nations language is an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates from IRSG Member Countries (European Union, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote dIvoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon) should submit their resume by email to the address below with a motivation letter stating why they are suitable for the position, along with certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates including names and contact details (organization, phone number and e-mail address) of three referees not later than Monday, 25 March 2024. Please, note that incomplete application will not be considered).
The Secretary-General
International Rubber Study Group
51 Changi Business Park Central 2
#06 – 04/05, The Signature
Singapore 486066
SINGAPORE
E-mail: [email protected]
