Senior/ Assistant Director, North East Asia Division

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry seeks to recruit a TIER officer in the North East Asia Division to support Singapore's trade diplomacy and policy development. You will work with a team to engage NEA markets, including China, and help shape strategies that promote economic growth and good jobs.

Willingness to travel is expected, and proficiency in Chinese is preferred. Join METI to contribute to Singapore's competitiveness and build strong international relationships that benefit local

Qualifications

• Degree in economics, political science or international relations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Written and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficiency in Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Singapore's NEA strategy.
• Engage in international trade diplomacy.
• Support official trips, study visits and business missions.
• Play an impactful role in helping Singapore build good relations with NEA countries and gain from regional growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written & spoken communication

Negotiation skills

Policy formulation

Education

Economics

Political Science

International Relations

Related disciplines

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 enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. The Trade and International Economic Relations (TIER) cluster 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:

As a TIER officer in the North East Asia (NEA) Division in METI, you will join a team of dedicated and creative colleagues to:

• Develop and implement Singapore's strategy of engaging the markets in NEA, including China.
• Engage in international trade diplomacy
• Support official trips, study visits and business missions.
• Play an impactful role in helping Singapore build good relations with these countries and gain economically from the growth of the region.

What we are looking for:

• 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.
• Proficiency in Chinese language is preferred to engage the markets in NEA (including China).

About Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry

Working at METI places you at the heart of Singapore’s economic policy-making. We drive productivity-led growth, safeguard and expand our economic space, and build a future-ready economy where firms can thrive. Together, we create a Singapore which is a city of possibilities, a home to great firms, and a place where the world connects — with people at its heart. When you join METI, you contribute to our mission of creating good jobs and opportunities for Singaporeans, enabling them to improve their lives and secure a better future.