The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC)

The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) invites
applications from suitable candidates for filling up a vacant post of
Economist at its Secretariat in Kuala Lumpur. The appointment will be
for a period of five years with probation for one year. Candidates
from non-government sector and non-Member countries of the ANRPC are
also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Requirements to the Post of Economist

1. Candidates should have at least Bachelor’s degree with honours
in economics/agricultu ral economics with minimum of five years’
working experience in an organization dealing with natural rubber in
the areas of production, processing and marketing.

2. Preference will be given to candidates having advanced degree
in economics/agricultu ral economics and longer working experience.
Statistics taken as a subject will be an advantage.

3. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication
skills and must be proficient in English.

4. Candidates should not be over 50 years of age on 28 February 2009.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Senior Economist, the Economist will:

1. Be responsible for updating the Association’s database by
constantly interacting with all Member Countries of the Association
and other relevant sources;

2. Be responsible for duly publishing ANRPC Monthly Bulletin of
Natural Rubber Statistics and ANRPC Annual Bulletin of Natural Rubber
Statistics;

3. Suggest measures for improving coverage and quality of data
published by the Association.

4. Prepare analytical reports on natural rubber markets on a monthly basis;

5. Report developments in global economy, automobile industry,
general rubber goods industry, crude petroleum and synthetic rubber
prices;

6. Monitor developments relating to WTO and other FTAs and report
the same with reference to rubber industry;

7. Be in charge of updating the Association’s website and IT
facilities in the Secretariat;

8. Undertake techno-economic studies and prepare technical working papers;

9. Prepare for and service meetings and conferences of the Association;

10. Undertake other duties assigned by the Secretary-General.

Remuneration and Allowance

The starting basic salary will be Malaysian Ringgit (RM) 3959.00 on
the following scale:

Year

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Salary (RM)

3959

4171

4383

4595

4806

5019

5231

5442

5654

5867

Point of entry on the above salary scale will depend on the
suitability to the post. Benefits include housing allowance and cost
of living allowance. Gross salary at the minimum of the scale comes
to RM 5200 plus. In addition, there are other benefits such as
contributory provident fund, education grant, free medical facility,
insurance, tax exemption, home leave, annual leave and retirement
bonus.

Application

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements may send their
applications along with CV, preferably by e-mail, latest by 10 May
2009, to the following addresses depending on the citizenship.

Citizens of Indonesia

Mr. Gusmardi Bustami

Director General

International Trade and Industry Cooperation

Ministry of Industry and Trade

Jalan MI Ridwan Rais No. 5, Jakarta Pusat 10110

Tel: + 62 21 344 0408, Fax: + 62 21 385 8191

E-mail: djkpi@depdag. go.id

Citizens of all other countries

Prof. Dr. Djoko Said Damardjati

Secretary General, ANRPC, 7th Floor

Bangunan Getah Asli

148 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: + 60 3 2161 1900, Fax: + 60 3 2161 3014

E-mail: anrpc@streamyx. com