Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director/Policy Executive, Sea Division

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to join their Sea Division team. This role involves developing and supporting key policies that enhance Singapore's position as a leading maritime hub. You will engage in critical projects focusing on sustainability, infrastructure, and international relations, working closely with various agencies to safeguard maritime interests. If you possess strong analytical and communication skills and are committed to advancing Singapore's transport sectors, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, numerical, and critical reasoning skills are essential.
• Excellent writing and communication skills are required for effective policy formulation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake policy reviews and collaborate on operationalizing maritime policies.
• Support policies to enhance port capacity and competitiveness.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Numerical Skills

Critical Reasoning

Job description

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Ministry of Transport

Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director/Policy Executive, Sea Division

Ministry of Transport

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 20 May 2025

What the role is

At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we spearhead developments in Singapore’s land, sea, and air transport sectors to advance Singapore’s economic competitiveness and quality of life. We seek dynamic, analytical, and committed individuals to join our team in realizing the vision of a world-class transportation system and a global interconnected hub. If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, join us!

What you will be working on

The officer will undertake policy reviews and collaborate with MPA on the formulation and operationalization of policies across various domains:

1. Economic: Develop and support policies to keep Singapore competitive as a leading port and maritime hub. Key projects include:

• Strengthening the competitiveness of our transhipment hub port amidst geopolitical and supply chain challenges
• Sustainability and decarbonization initiatives
• Leveraging R&D for productivity and resilience
• Jobs and skills initiatives for upskilling and localization

Infrastructure: Support policies related to sea space use to enhance port capacity. Major projects include:

• Tuas Port development and reclamation planning
• Consolidation of port operations to Tuas Port
• Review of anchorage space for maritime services

Security/International Relations: Develop policies to safeguard sovereignty and promote maritime interests, including bilateral and multilateral collaborations. This involves working with agencies like MFA, AGC, MINDEF/RSN, and MHA/PCG, and may include overseas travel and high-level engagements.

What we are looking for

• Strong analytical, numerical, and critical reasoning skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Soft skills for stakeholder engagement
• Strong work ethic and team spirit

About Ministry of Transport

The Ministry's mission is to develop Singapore's land, sea, and air transport sectors, enhancing economic competitiveness and quality of life. It oversees:

• Civil Aviation and Air Transport
• Maritime and Ports
• Land Transport

The ministry aims to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime hub, with operations managed by statutory boards such as CAAS, LTA, MPA, and PTC, and oversight of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).