Senior/ Assistant Director, United States Division

Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Singapore seeks a policy-focused analyst to support geostrategic assessment and economic relations with the United States and other partners. You will help analyse trends, draft policy recommendations, and coordinate with ministries and international counterparts.

We value strong writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and the willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Interest in international affairs and economics.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organisational ability, detail-oriented, able to multitask.
• Willingness to travel.
• Policy development experience (bonus).

Responsibilities

• Analyse and report on geostrategic developments affecting goods, services, investments.
• Formulate and refine strategies, policies and plans to enhance Singapore's bilateral and plurilateral economic relations.
• Network with foreign government and business counterparts.
• Prepare and execute communications, consultations and engagements with stakeholders.
• Organise and represent METI in visits, meetings, negotiations and conferences.

Skills

International affairs

Economics

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

People skills

Planning & organisation

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Willingness to travel

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 TIER (Trade and International Economic Relations) Divisions 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 you will be working on:

• Analysing and reporting on geostrategic developments and trends that affect the flows of goods, services, and investments;
• Formulating and refining strategies, policies and plans that enhance Singapore's bilateral and plurilateral economic relations with the United States, often in consultation and coordination with other ministries and agencies across the Whole-of-Government;
• Networking and developing connections with foreign government and business counterparts;
• Preparing and executing communications, consultations and engagements with key stakeholders in the business community and general public;
• Organising and representing METI in visits, meetings, negotiations and conferences.

What we are looking for:

• Interest in international affairs and economics
• Strong analytical, writing, communication and people skills
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Excited about opportunities to travel
• Prior experience in policy development and/or implementation a bonus

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.