Senior/Assistant Director, Southeast Asia and Oceania Division

Ministry of Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Trade and Industry is seeking a TIER officer for the Southeast Asia and Oceania Division. This role involves developing strategies for economic engagement, coordinating policies, and strengthening international relations. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in international affairs, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders. Experience in policy formulation and communication will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in international affairs and economic developments.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Multi-tasking and organisational skills; independent worker.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with ministries to strengthen economic cooperation.
• Analyse and report on geopolitical and economic developments.
• Formulate policies to grow Singapore's economic relations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

What the role is:

The TIER Division drives the formulation of Singapore's foreign economic policy and advances Singapore's economic interests in the international economic arena.As a TIER officer in the Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEAO) Division in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, you will develop and implement Singapore's strategy of engaging the vibrant markets of Southeast Asia and Oceania. These include bilateral platforms, initiatives, economic agreements, and ministerial visits.In this role, you will gain valuable experience in working in an international environment and shaping Singapore's bilateral economic relations with countries in the Southeast Asia and Oceania region. You will also develop first-hand knowledge about your markets through official trips, study visits and business missions.

What you will be working on:

• Coordinate with ministries and agencies on Singapore’s economic and trade policy interests, and with foreign counterparts to strengthen economic cooperation.• Consult with a diversity of stakeholders, including trade and business associations to understand commercial interests.• Analyse, report, and provide policy recommendations on geopolitical and economic developments concerning Singapore's trade interests in these markets.• Formulate policies to grow Singapore's economic relations with the Southeast Asia and Oceania markets.• Prepare briefs, reports, notes of meeting, speeches, and press statements.• Organising and facilitating incoming and outgoing visits by political office holders and officials, courtesy calls, and meetings.

What we are looking for:

Keen interest in international affairs and economic developments.• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills, as well as multi-tasking and organisational skills.• Independent worker who is energetic, resilient, and able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders• Must be a team player

About Ministry of Trade and Industry

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. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!