Job Opportunities

POSITION: Personal Assistant to the Secretary-General

LOCATION: Singapore

GRADE: G-5 Step 8, United Nations General Service Category Salary Scale

SALARY CAP: Total Net Salary of SG$60,232.00 Per Annum

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 06 February 2024

OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS:

Personal Assistant to the Secretary-General
Support Resource Mobilization Efforts of the Secretariat

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 markets and 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

PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

The incumbent will act in this capacity as Personal Assistant to the Secretary-General, acting as a sounding board for ideas and ensuring enhanced efficiency and structure across the organisation. S/he is also expected to provide strategic advice and guidance on key developments within the organisation and ensure the appropriate policy approaches are developed to meet IRSG’s mission and objectives. As a result of developing and maintaining research, s/he would be expected to develop initiatives that ensure that IRSG acts as a catalyst for the rubber sector and collaborates with stakeholders on developing evidence-based approaches and support. The incumbent will provide input on strategy and ensure organisational goals are achieved in a well-coordinated, team-oriented manner.

S/he should be able to accurately reflect the Secretary-General’s position in internal and external meetings to help drive understanding of her views. Moreover, s/he works behind the scenes to solve problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they are brought to the Secretary-General. S/he equally ensures Secretary-General’s time is leveraged most effectively in a meeting context; ensuring meeting objectives are realistic and preparations are appropriate.

Work in close cooperation with the Secretary-General and contribute to initiatives for management improvement by capturing, institutionalizing, and sharing best practices and lessons learned. Implement and/or recommend management improvements to enhance productivity and performance including the implementation of cost-saving strategies.

CONTRIBUTION TO RESOURCE MOBILIZATION EFFORTS OF THE IRSG SECRETARIAT

Work with the Secretary-General and the Secretariat in mobilizing resources and engage in building partnerships with donor and member countries, UN agencies, development financial institutions and global programme partnerships, at global, regional, and country levels.

Under the supervision of the Secretary-General, the incumbent supports overall effort to build partnerships, reporting functions, and mobilize an appropriate and sustainable funding base for IRSG from traditional and non-traditional sources. S/he will support the Secretary-General in developing partnerships building, donor mapping, and resource mobilization strategy, tools and procedures and coordinates their implementation including development of quality proposals, presentation and briefing papers to donors.

PERFORMS ANY OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED

Performing additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General in conformance with the policy, standards, rules, and regulations of IRSG

QUALIFICATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION

A University degree (Minimum of MSc) in Law, Economics, Business Management, Engineering and other related areas.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience both at national and international level in two of the following:, international organization, intergovernmental organization, financial institution...

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates from IRSG Member Countries (European Union, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote D’ Ivoire, 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 not later than Tuesday, 06 February 2024.

The Secretary-General
International Rubber Study Group
51 Changi Business Park Central 2
#06 – 04/05, The Signature
Singapore 486066
SINGAPORE
E-mail: admin@rubberstudy.org
Copy: secgen@rubberstudy.org

POSITION: Visiting Professor For Economics And Statistics

LOCATION: Singapore

SALARY CAP:SGD 10,000 Monthly

CLOSING DATE: 01 March 2024

OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS:

Research Position
Research and Development
Economics and Statistics
Econometrics

THE INTERNATIONAL RUBBER STUDY GROUP (IRSG)

(A) JOB DESCRIPTION

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, IRSG Visiting Professor of Economics and Statistics will work within the unit comprising of the Head, Economics and Statistics and Manager, Economics and Statistics and the Chief of Staff to advance the ongoing transformative vision of IRSG secretariat, which is an initiative of the Office of the Secretary General. Pointedly, the scholar is expected to make significant contribution towards statistical revamping of the current data management system and develop cutting edge techniques for market analysis and industry-related forecast for the benefit of multiple stakeholders in the rubber economy.

The Economics and Statistics Unit currently rolls out twenty-two publications in a year. In this regard this arm of the secretariat publishes Rubber Statistical Bulletin, Rubber Industry Report, World Rubber Industry Outlook, Monthly Rubber Bulletin and Rubber Focus. Similarly, the unit is expected to distil policy briefs from these publications and conduct Senior Policy Seminars for decision making across the rubber economy internationally. It is expected that the incumbent scholar will contribute to the unit in the following ways.

QUALIFICATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Revise draft copies of these publications
Present at least one seminar while resident at the Secretariat
Contribute significantly to the IRSG’s ongoing research project and analytical work
Develop a repository of research interest
Comply with all other terms and conditions included in their consultancy contract

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

QUALIFICATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

EDUCATION

An advanced university degree (Minimum of PhD, DSc, DPhil or equivalent Doctoral Degree) in Economics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics or equivalent is mandatory.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Strong research background in the field of economics, econometrics, and statistics with evidence of extensive publication.
Minimum of fifteen years of relevant experience in academic or industry-based research on commodities. Preferably on the rubber economy or another commodity-related field in specific regions of the world.
Experience in conference presentations, hosting of seminars and training workshops.
Competencies in analysis of panel data, knowledge of mixed-method research techniques (quantitative and qualitative) coupled with strong competence in handling “big data” is mandatory.
Consultancy experience on commodities, preferably within rubber industry with high proficiency in writing industry-based reports.
Proof of proficiency in statistical software (STATA, SPSS, etc.) is mandatory.
Software development and Information Technology skills with expertise in econometric forecasting and data analysis is desirable.

(D) 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.

(E) DURATION

The visiting Professorship of Economics and Statistics will last for one month depending on personal preferences and availabilities. However, the duration could be extended depending on the requirements of the IRSG Secretariat

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates from IRSG Member Countries (European Union, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote d’ Ivoire, 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 01 March 2024. Please, note that incomplete application will not be considered.