Officer/ Senior Officer, International Relations

Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Education, Singapore is seeking an Officer/Senior Officer, International Relations in the Planning Division to support MOE and the wider whole-of-government efforts to strengthen Singapore's education relations with other countries and profile Singapore's education brand globally.

You will engage with foreign partners, coordinate bilateral and multilateral cooperation, plan visits, and provide strategic briefs to MOE leadership.

Qualifications

• Interest/ passion to strengthen Singapore’s educational relations and curiosity to explore new ideas.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, writing and communication skills, with an eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with cultural sensitivity and confidence to respond well to a fast-paced environment.
• Prior working experience in the field of foreign affairs or international relations and/ or Chinese language proficiency will be an advantage
• Highly motivated individual with willingness to take initiative
• Prepared to travel abroad

Responsibilities

• Review and implement strategies to engage other countries in education, with a view to advancing national interests and MOE’s international agenda
• Work with relevant agencies, MOE divisions and educational institutions on matters relating to bilateral/ multilateral educational cooperation, expand educational opportunities for students and teachers, profile Singapore's education internationally and facilitate the export of educational services
• Maintain a strategic overview and background briefs on foreign education systems
• Plan and execute visit programmes involving MOE’s political heads and senior officials overseas, participate in international forums, as well as host visits of foreign dignitaries to Singapore
• Evaluate proposals for collaboration by other countries and recommend positions for our political heads and senior officials at meetings with foreign counterparts

Job description

What The Role Is

As an Officer/ Senior Officer, International Relations in the Planning Division, you will be part of a dynamic team to support MOE and the wider whole-of-government efforts to strengthen Singapore's education relations with other countries as well as profile Singapore's brand of education globally.

What You Will Be Working On

• Review and implement strategies to engage other countries in education, with a view to advancing national interests and MOE’s international agenda
• Work with relevant agencies, MOE divisions and educational institutions on matters relating to bilateral/ multilateral educational cooperation, expand educational opportunities for students and teachers, profile Singapore's education internationally and facilitate the export of educational services
• Maintain a strategic overview and background briefs on foreign education systems
• Plan and execute visit programmes involving MOE’s political heads and senior officials overseas, participate in international forums, as well as host visits of foreign dignitaries to Singapore
• Evaluate proposals for collaboration by other countries and recommend positions for our political heads and senior officials at meetings with foreign counterparts

What We Are Looking For

• Interest/ passion to strengthen Singapore’s educational relations and curiosity to explore new ideas
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, writing and communication skills, with an eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with cultural sensitivity and confidence to respond well to a fast-paced environment
• Prior working experience in the field of foreign affairs or international relations and/ or Chinese language proficiency will be an advantage
• Highly motivated individual with willingness to take initiative
• Prepared to travel abroad

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.

Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.