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 decision making. You will lead the Analysis Directorate, which includes over 100 talented and engaged staff, including analytical professions such as Economics, Evaluation, Statistics, Open-Source Intelligence, Data and Analysis, and Behavioural Science, building an innovative, insightful and influential analytical heartland in FCDO HQ.
For further information about the role and to apply, please please see Supporting Documentation below:
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Closing date for applications is: 12pm Midday on Monday 9 December 2024
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For further discussion after reading the information pack, please contact:
- Jenny.Igbokwe@veredus.co.uk / 07720 169185; or
- Karl.Robson@veredus.co.uk / 07715 625222