Manager (International Relations)

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

Job summary

sggovterp is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager (International Relations) to support development and implementation of IR policies and strategies to engage countries and international organisations, advancing Singapore’s civil aviation interests.

The role covers policy analysis of global aviation developments, driving regional engagement, preparing position papers for ICAO-related work, and coordinating events and high-level visits with CAAS principals.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong networking skills, with the ability to engage people at all levels.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy recommendations by developing IR policies and strategies for approval, considering Divisions and Ministries.
• Analyse aviation developments and policies worldwide that could impact Singapore.
• Drive engagement strategies for the assigned region.
• Develop position papers on civil aviation issues with international implications, in consultation with other Divisions.
• Support CAAS Divisions and Permanent Mission in ICAO-related work and ICAO Council activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with local and international stakeholders.
• Plan and organise events of various scales, including high-level visits and international meetings.
• Prepare speeches and briefs, arrange travel, and coordinate on-site engagements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Networking

Team player

Interest in international affairs

Analytical research

Self-motivated

IR/government experience advantageous

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.