Deputy Director (International)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division in Singapore seeks a senior international relations professional to lead a team within the International Division. You will spearhead relations with foreign maritime administrations and stakeholders, developing strategies and managing multilateral and bilateral relations for Singapore’s maritime interests.

You will identify international maritime issues, recommend responses, and forge partnerships.

Qualifications

• Six to ten years of relevant international relations experience.
• Preferably at least two years in a supervisory role.
• Strong analytical, writing and communications skills.
• Good command of English and excellent organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the International Division to spearhead relations with foreign maritime administrations and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage multilateral and bilateral relations for Singapore’s maritime interests.
• Identify international maritime issues and recommend strategies and responses.
• Forge partnerships, organise meetings and host visits; travel as a representative of MPA and Singapore.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

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

Job Description
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

Requirements
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.