Chief Economist & Director of Analysis (SCS 2) – Ref 17313

Salary: Up to a total of £120,000 per annum for external applicants

Location: London or East Kilbride (soon to be Glasgow)

As Chief Economist and Director of Analysis in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office you will be the lead economic adviser to the Foreign Secretary on all of the UK’s foreign and international development policy.

You will provide strategic and high quality economic and analytical advice to Ministers, senior officials and Heads of Mission. You will use evidence and analysis to shape the allocation and impact of Official Development Assistance (ODA). In addition to the role in the UK, the Chief Economist undertakes economic diplomacy with key partners around the world, works closely with counterparts in other international organisations and foreign governments and works to build an international community that draws on the best evidence and analysis in its … Read More