Senior/Assistant Director, US Division

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

Job summary

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) is looking for dynamic individuals to join the Trade and International Economic Relations (TIER) cluster. This role focuses on advancing Singapore's economic engagement with key markets in the Americas. Responsibilities include analyzing geostrategic developments, formulating economic strategies, and networking with foreign counterparts. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, along with a passion for international affairs and economics. Opportunities for travel are included.

Qualifications

• Interest in international affairs and economics.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and reporting on geostrategic developments.
• Formulating strategies and policies for economic relations.
• Networking with foreign government and business counterparts.
• Preparing communications and engagements with stakeholders.
• Organizing visits, meetings, and negotiations.

Skills

Interest in international affairs and economics

Strong analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Planning and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Networking skills

Job description

Overview

What The Role Is 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

TIER officers in the US Division are part of a dynamic and dedicated team responsible for advancing Singapore’s economic engagement with key markets and regional organisations in North America and Latin America, including the United States. You will work on creative and innovative initiatives with colleagues in MTI and our economic agencies that will develop your international economic perspectives, capabilities and experience by:

• 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 Americas, 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 MTI in visits, meetings, negotiations and conferences.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome interested applicants with positive and open attitudes, who want to learn and grow as analysts, advocates and aggregators. We are looking for team players who will thrive in a fast-paced environment with:

• 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