The APEC Secretariat, established on 5 February 1993 in Singapore, is housed at Heng Mui Keng Terrace, situated on the fringe of the National University of Singapore and Science Park, in close proximity to several international organisations and think tanks.

Since its inception, the Secretariat staff strength has grown with APEC's expanding membership and agenda, reflecting the latter's growing importance in the international arena. The Executive Director leads a dynamic and committed team of over 70 staff who come from APEC's 21 member economies which span four continents. Work at the Secretariat is broad, varied and challenging. Staff members support more than 70 fora and are exposed to a wide range of issues in the areas such as trade and investment liberalization, human resource development, intellectual property rights, sustainable development, climate change and telecommunications. They are also engaged in project management as well as corporate management including policy analysis, programming, communications and stakeholder engagement, finance, information technology and administration.

The Secretariat provides the best possible support to APEC, which aims to make a lasting and positive difference to the lives of the 2.7 billion people living in the Asia-Pacific. To do so, it recruits the sharpest and most creative and committed women and men from the region, who share its core values, to join its ranks. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package as well as the opportunity to work in an enriching multicultural environment.

Interested candidates may write in to: Director (Human Resources), email:[email protected]

Policy Support Unit

The APEC Policy Support Unit (PSU) is staffed by a number of professionals. The specific size of the PSU will be determined on the basis of its financial resources and its tasks. As well as in-house work the PSU will manage technical work commissioned from external consultants. The PSU will also draw on expertise in international and regional institutions and member economies, including APEC Study Centres. The PSU will provide and coordinate assistance and analysis to individual economies on economic policy issues if there is demand for this and sufficient resources are available.

The PSU provides an opportunity to obtain hands-on experience in analysis of complex issues, research and policy development on issues which will contribute to increased living standards in APEC economies and the enhancement of trade and investment amongst them.

Staff recruitment is on a merit basis, and for citizens of APEC member economies. For the list of 21 APEC member economies, please click here.

Internship

The APEC Secretariat’s Internship Framework provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in an international organisation and to learn from a diverse community of professionals and diplomats. The framework aims to introduce students to the work of the Secretariat, promote the organisation as an employer of choice and help build a pipeline of future talent.

Each internship is designed to be participatory and experiential. Interns will have the chance to contribute to ongoing work, engage with staff across different units and gain insights into the Secretariat’s operations within a multicultural environment.

As English is the official working language of APEC, applicants must be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

Interested candidates may submit their CV and completed application form to [email protected]. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.