Senior/Assistant Director, International Trade Division

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. The International Trade Division (ITD) supports free trade and open markets, upholding WTO rules, negotiating FTAs and BITs, and engaging in regional fora to advance Singapore’s economic interests abroad.

We are looking for candidates trained in Economics, Law, Political Science, International Relations, or related fields with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Education background in Economics, Law, Political Science, International Relations or related.
• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities with an eye for detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing Singapore’s foreign economic policy;
• Representing Singapore in bilateral/multilateral trade and investment negotiations;
• Participating in international meetings and conferences;
• Providing advice to the Singapore Government on trade policy matters;
• Collaborating with external stakeholders, such as Singapore-based companies, business chambers and the general public;
• Ensuring Singapore’s full and timely implementation of international trade obligations;
• Analysing international developments and their potential implications on Singapore

Skills

International negotiations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Economics

Law

Political Science

International Relations

Accounting

Job description

What The Role Is

The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to improve Singaporeans’ lives. The Trade and International Economic Relations (TIER) Cluster in METI support this by formulating Singapore’s foreign economic strategy, expanding our external economic space, and safeguarding our economic interests in the international economic arena.

What The Role Is

The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to improve Singaporeans’ lives. The Trade and International Economic Relations (TIER) Cluster in METI support this by formulating Singapore’s foreign economic strategy, expanding our external economic space, and safeguarding our economic interests in the international economic arena. The International Trade Division (ITD) is charged with protecting and advancing Singapore’s economic interests by supporting free trade and open markets; upholding and strengthening the rules-based multilateral trading system as embodied in the World Trade Organisation (WTO); deepening economic integration with like-minded countries through free trade agreements (FTA) and bilateral investment treaties (BIT); driving initiatives in regional economic fora such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); and advancing our companies’ interests abroad rigorously, including by lowering barriers for Singapore exports.

What You Will Be Working On

• Developing and implementing Singapore’s foreign economic policy;
• Representing Singapore in bilateral/multilateral trade and investment negotiations;
• Participating in international meetings and conferences;
• Providing advice to the Singapore Government on trade policy matters;
• Collaborating with external stakeholders, such as Singapore-based companies, business chambers and the general public;
• Ensuring Singapore’s full and timely implementation of international trade obligations; and
• Analysing international developments and their potential implications on Singapore

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Trained in Economics, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Accounting,

Business or related disciplines is preferred, but not essential;

• Keen interest in international economic affairs and negotiation;
• Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, with an eye for detail;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to work well in teams and in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; and
• Willingness to travel frequently