Assistant Dir/Senior Exec (International Policy), IPD

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and its agencies PUB, NEA, and SFA seek a proactive professional to help safeguard Singapore's environment, water and food security through international diplomacy. You will monitor global developments, support bilateral and multilateral efforts, and participate in high‑level meetings to advance Singapore's strategic interests.

Join a dynamic team committed to sustainable policy and cross‑border collaboration, with opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications with 3-7 years of working experience.
• Interest in international issues, and sustainability and environmental diplomacy.
• Strong strategic thinking and policy analysis skills.
• Strong writing, communication and analytical skills, including ability to present complex issues clearly.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse global developments, and assess implications on Singapore's sustainability and environmental policies.
• Support the formulation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral approaches to advance Singapore's international environment, water and food interests.
• Participate in bilateral and multilateral platforms on environment, water, and food to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic interests.
• Plan and execute international meetings and diplomatic missions, including the participation of Singapore's political office holders and senior officials at high-level meetings.
• Build, maintain and enhance ties with counterparts and international partners.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Strategic thinking

Diplomatic ability

Travel willingness

Job description

What the role is:

At MSE and our family of agencies - PUB, NEA, and SFA - we drive sustainability and resilience initiatives that improve the everyday lives of Singaporeans. As part of the MSE Family, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading efforts to safeguard water resources, protect public health, and ensure food safety. Through partnerships across sectors, we tackle evolving challenges while fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive workplace.Join us in shaping Singapore's sustainable future and making a lasting impact on the everyday lives of generations to come.You will be part of a dynamic team that safeguards and advances Singapore's strategic environmental, water and food interests at the bilateral, regional and international levels.

What you will be working on:

• Monitor and analyse global developments, and assess their implications on Singapore's sustainability and environmental policies.
• Support the formulation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral approaches to advance Singapore's international environment, water and food interests.
• Participate in bilateral and multilateral platforms on environment, water, and food to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic interests.
• Plan and execute international meetings and diplomatic missions, including the participation of Singapore's political office holders and senior officials at high-level meetings.
• Build, maintain and enhance ties with counterparts and international partners.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications with 3-7 years of working experience.
• Interest in international issues, and sustainability and environmental diplomacy.
• Strong strategic thinking and policy analysis skills.
• Strong writing, communication and analytical skills, including ability to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner to different audiences.
• Resilient in working in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to adapt to changing situations and circumstances.
• Possess initiative and problem-solving skills; and
• Willingness to travel.

About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE's key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience.We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore's living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment - not just for now, but for generations to come.We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development.To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.