Director of Economic Growth

7 days ago

Singapore beBeeEconomist Full time $150,000 - $200,000
Leadership Role: Driving Economic Growth

This is an opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our team in driving economic growth through innovative strategies and solutions.

Job Description:
  • Lead a team of professionals in assessing driving forces and their impact on economic competitiveness, business strategy, operating environment, and the future of work.
  • Track sentiments, concerns, and aspirations of workers to identify pain points and needs of various worker segments.
  • Frame issues that arise to facilitate management discussion and decision-making.
  • Develop proposals to uplift wages, work prospects, and livelihoods of all workers.
  • Engage internal and external stakeholders to influence perspectives of tripartite partners.
  • Synthesize information to provide balanced and well-staffed positions for Labour Movement leaders to consider.
  • Sharpen the Labour Movement's advocacy to better champion the interests of all workers.

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics with outstanding analytical, editorial, writing, and communication skills. They should also have a good grasp of Singapore's economic strategy, challenges, and policy objectives, with career experience and networks in public service. Additionally, they should understand Singapore's socio-economic and political landscape and be passionate about making a real impact on people's lives.


Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Strong degree/background in economics with excellent analytical, editorial, writing, and communication skills.
  • Good grasp of Singapore's economic strategy, challenges, and policy objectives, with career experience and networks in public service.
  • Understanding of Singapore's socio-economic and political landscape and passion for making a real impact on people's lives.
  • Sound values and strong work ethic to uphold standards, strengthen collaboration, and build trust.

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to make a real impact on people's lives.
  • Chance to lead a team of professionals and drive economic growth through innovative strategies and solutions.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Others:

  • Prioritizing projects, streamlining resources, and strengthening team capabilities and culture.
  • Self-driven and adaptable, with 8-10 years' experience in leading teams and people management.

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