Manager (International Relations)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp seeks a Manager/Senior Manager (International Relations) to help develop and implement policies advancing Singapore's civil aviation interests by engaging countries and international organisations.

You will analyse global aviation policies, drive regional engagement, draft position papers, coordinate with CAAS and ICAO, and organise high-level visits and events to profile Singapore on the international stage.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong networking abilities across diverse stakeholders.
• Team player with collaboration across divisions.
• Keen interest in international affairs and policy-making.
• Analytical, research, and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Experience in international relations or government sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy recommendations.
• Develop IR policies and strategies considering Divisions/Ministries.
• Analyse aviation developments/policies worldwide.
• Drive engagement strategies for assigned region.
• Contribute to international civil aviation.
• Develop position papers on civil aviation issues with international implications.
• Support Permanent Mission in ICAO and CAAS on ICAO Working Papers and involvement in ICAO Council/Committees.
• Build relationships with local and international stakeholders.
• Plan and organise events to profile Singapore's standing in international civil aviation.
• Prepare speeches, briefs, travel arrangements, and on-site engagements.

Skills

Written communications

Verbal communications

Networking

Team player

Policy analysis

Independent work

Job description

[What the role is]

The role of the Manager / Senior Manager (International Relations) is to support the development and implementation of international relations policies and strategies to engage countries and international organisations, advancing Singapore's civil aviation interests.

[What you will be working on]

• Providing policy recommendations
• Contribute to the development of IR policies and strategies to adopt, taking into consideration the interests of various Divisions and Ministries
• Analyse aviation developments / policies around the world that could impact Singapore
• Drive engagement strategies of his/her assigned region
• Contributing to international civil aviation
• Drive the development of position papers on civil aviation issues with international implications, in consultation with other Divisions
• Support our Permanent Mission in ICAO and CAAS Divisions on positions to be taken on ICAO Working Papers, as well as involvement and contributions in ICAO Council, Committees and Working Groups
• Relationship building with key stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships of local and international key partners and stakeholders
• Plan and execute activities to profile Singapore's standing in international civil aviation
• Plan and organise events of various scales, including high-level visits by international guests, official trips of CAAS principals, conferences, international meetings and other events
• Prepare and coordinate for events attended by CAAS principals, including writing speeches, preparing briefs and talking points, making travel arrangements, and executing on-site engagements

[What we are looking for]

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong networking skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels and manage complex stakeholder relationships
• Strong team player
• Keen interest in international affairs and policy-making
• Strong analytical, research, and organising skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Prior experience in international relations, the government sector and/or being part of a major international event would be advantageous, but not necessary

Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.