Assistant Director, Global Connectivity & Logistics

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Transport in Singapore is seeking dynamic policy officers to join the Connectivity & Logistics Division. You will develop long-term connectivity and logistics strategies, analyse cargo demand, and coordinate cross-ministry efforts to align policy and implementation.

You will engage industry stakeholders, produce policy papers and briefings for senior management, and drive workstreams from definition to progress tracking, strengthening Singapore’s role as a global logistics hub.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate with stakeholders across the public and private sectors.
• Ability to structure and drive work independently in new or evolving areas.
• A proactive, resourceful and adaptable mindset.
• A positive work ethic and strong team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop Singapore’s long-term connectivity and logistics strategies, including initiatives on regional connectivity, multimodal transport and the facilitation of cargo flows.
• Shape efforts to strengthen Singapore’s logistics ecosystem through data sharing, common standards, interoperable systems and AI-enabled solutions.
• Conduct policy and quantitative analysis on cargo demand, trade and logistics trends, land and infrastructure needs, and emerging industry developments.
• Coordinate with ministries and agencies to align policies, implementation plans and Whole-of-Government efforts on cross-cutting connectivity and logistics issues.
• Engage industry stakeholders, including logistics providers and port and airport operators, to understand operational challenges, identify growth opportunities and co-develop solutions.
• Drive assigned workstreams from problem definition and policy development through to stakeholder alignment, implementation planning and progress tracking.
• Prepare policy papers, presentations, briefing materials and recommendations for senior management, inter-agency committees and industry engagements.

Job description

The Ministry of Transport in Singapore is seeking dynamic policy officers to join the Connectivity & Logistics Division. You will develop long-term connectivity and logistics strategies, analyse cargo demand, and coordinate cross-ministry efforts to align policy and implementation.

You will engage industry stakeholders, produce policy papers and briefings for senior management, and drive workstreams from definition to progress tracking, strengthening Singapore’s role as a global logistics hub.