Senior/Assistant Director, North East Asia Division

Ministry of Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government ministry in Singapore seeks a trade officer to develop strategies for engaging North East Asian markets, particularly China. This role offers valuable international experience and skills in trade diplomacy, while contributing to Singapore's economic relations and growth. Candidates should possess relevant education and excellent analytical and communication skills, with a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 0 - 9 years of work experience required.
• Prior experience in formulating and reviewing policy matters is preferred.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Singapore's strategy engaging markets in North East Asia.
• Gain experience in international environments and trade diplomacy.
• Build relationships with other countries to benefit economically.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Communication skills

Written skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant field of study in Economics, Political Science, International Relations

Job description

What the role is:

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) 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 enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. The Trade Division drives the formulation of Singapore's foreign economic policy and safeguards Singapore's economic interests in the international economic arena.

What you will be working on:

Responsibilities: As a trade officer in the North East Asia (NEA) Division in MTI, you will join a team of dedicated and creative colleagues in developing and implementing Singapore's strategy of engaging the markets in NEA, including China. You will gain valuable experience working in an international environment and acquire skills in effective trade diplomacy. You will also develop first-hand knowledge about your markets through official trips, study visits, and business missions. You will play an impactful role in helping Singapore build good relations with these countries and benefit economically from regional growth.

What we are looking for:

Requirements: • 0 - 9 years of work experience • Relevant field of study in Economics, Political Science, International Relations, or related disciplines • Excellent analytical, communication, written, and negotiation skills • Prior experience in formulating and reviewing policy matters is preferred • Willingness to travel

About Ministry of Trade and Industry:

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) aims 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 enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career!