Chief Economist & Director of Analysis

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.

A minimum of a master's degree in Economics and advanced knowledge of, or contribution to, current economic literature in the fields of international macroeconomics and development economics. A proven thought leader in their field of economics, with an ability to see the bigger picture, use their technical expertise to influence and inspire others. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
• Knowledge and application of economics
  
  Alongside your salary of £98,000, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office contributes £28,390 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.