Manager/Senior Manager (International Relations), NSAS

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) is seeking a strategic professional to support the Deputy Director (International Relations) in directing Singapore’s international space engagements and shaping the country’s space diplomacy agenda.

You will represent Singapore at high-level platforms, manage bilateral and multilateral engagements, and cultivate strategic relationships with foreign counterparts to advance Singapore’s interests.

Qualifications

• Experience in international relations, public policy, or government relations.
• Strong understanding of international geopolitical developments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Strong analytical and writing skills for briefs and reports.

Responsibilities

• Represent Singapore at high-level platforms and negotiations.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with foreign counterparts.
• Manage bilateral and multilateral engagements and capacity-building programmes.
• Develop and communicate clear briefs and recommendations for senior management.

Skills

International relations

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Public policy

Job description

What The Role Is

The job holder will support the Deputy Director (International Relations) in setting the strategic direction for Singapore’s international space engagements across bilateral and multilateral domains and shape Singapore’s international positioning and space diplomacy agenda.

What The Role Is

The job holder will support the Deputy Director (International Relations) in setting the strategic direction for Singapore’s international space engagements across bilateral and multilateral domains and shape Singapore’s international positioning and space diplomacy agenda.

What You Will Be Working On

This role will represent Singapore at high-level platforms and negotiations and cultivate strategic relationships with foreign counterparts. He/she will manage the bilateral and multilateral engagements as follows:

Bilateral

• Formulate and review country specific strategies that enhance Singapore’s space collaboration with key bilateral partners across diverse geographies. This requires sound geopolitical sensing and excellent communication skills.
• Account manage up to 15 key bilateral accounts to secure high value cooperation in areas aligned to Singapore’s strategic interests and support the negotiation and implementation of cooperation agreements. Multilateral

• Shape and advance Singapore’s positions at international fora and the development of regional and global cooperation programme to position Singapore as a regional leader in space. This requires manoeuvring in international and regional platforms and will require strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, coupled with the acumen to identify opportunities for Singapore to play a leading role in.
• Engage actively across key international and regional platforms, as well as work with IGOs/NGOs/think tanks and oversee capacity building programmes as a vehicle for influence.

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant experience in international relations, international engagement, public policy, government relations, strategic partnerships, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of international and geopolitical developments, with the ability to assess their implications for organisational priorities and interests.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, including the ability to synthesise complex issues and develop clear briefs, reports, presentations and recommendations for senior management.
• Willingness and ability to travel overseas as required for official engagements and meetings at the report receiving synchronous as …