Deputy Director (International)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore invites a seasoned professional to lead a team in the International Division. You will spearhead relations with foreign maritime administrations and stakeholders, shaping bilateral and multilateral engagements and coordinating strategic projects for Singapore’s maritime interests.

You will analyse geopolitical developments, decarbonisation, digitalisation, and environmental protection issues, then advise strategies.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant working experience in International Relations or equivalent.
• Preferably at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, writing and communications skills.
• Good command of English and excellent communication abilities.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to lead multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead your team in the International Division to spearhead relations and drive projects with foreign maritime administrations and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage MPA’s multilateral and bilateral relations with foreign maritime administrations and relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and analyse international maritime issues and recommend strategies and responses.
• Organise and host meetings, incoming visits and events; travel as a representative of MPA and Singapore.

Skills

International relations

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Project management

English proficiency

Job description

What the role is:

You will lead a team within the International Division to spearhead relations and drive projects with foreign maritime administrations and stakeholders develop and manage MPA’s multilateral and bilateral relations with foreign maritime administrations and relevant stakeholders.

What you will be working on:

You have to lead your team to advance Singapore’s maritime interests both bilaterally as well as at multilateral fora. You will identify and analyse international maritime issues for their impact to Singapore, and recommend strategies and responses to these issues. These issues could include geopolitical developments, maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation/AI and marine environmental protection. In addition, you will forge and strengthen partnerships with foreign maritime administrations and relevant stakeholders. This will include organisation and hosting of meetings, incoming visits and other events. You will also travel to attend both bilateral and multilateral as a representative of MPA and Singapore.

What we are looking for:

You should possess six to 10 years of relevant working experience in the International Relations or equivalent function, with preferably at least two years of supervisory experience. You should have strong analytical, writing and communications skills, and a good command of English. You should also possess strong organisational and project management skills, and the ability to lead team(s) to handle multiple complex projects concurrently.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."