(Senior) Development Partner, Policy & Promotion [Contract]

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Service Division within the Quality & Excellence Group seeks a Policy and Promotion professional to support Singapore’s quality infrastructure and international engagement in Standards and Conformance.

You will conduct policy research, coordinate inter-agency positions on STRACAP and FTAs, and help manage regional engagement across ASEAN and APEC, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders and contributing to Singapore’s global standing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Ability to conduct policy research and analysis.
• Familiarity with standards/conformance/trade policy frameworks (e.g., FTAs, STRACAP).
• Experience coordinating international/regional engagements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on Standards and Conformance (S&C).
• Support Singapore’s engagement at regional S&C platforms across ASEAN and APEC.
• Coordinate inter-agency positions on STRACAP topics and related trade frameworks.
• Manage projects and initiatives linked to international engagements and meetings.
• Provide logistical and coordination support for meetings, workshops and events.

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Inter-agency coordination

Education

Public Policy or related degree

Job description

[What the role is]

The Policy & Promotion Division sits within the Quality & Excellence Group and focuses on building trust in Singapore’s products and services through quality infrastructure and standards. The division drives Singapore’s engagement on Standards and Conformance (S&C) at regional and international platforms, and works closely with inter-agency partners to advance Singapore’s positions on trade and conformance-related matters.

[What you will be working on]

You will be joining the Policy and Promotion team under the Quality & Excellence Group, where our work centres on building trust in Singapore products and services. In this role, you will support initiatives to promote Singapore’s quality infrastructure, aligned to the country’s future economic strategies. Roles will include the following:

• Conduct research and analysis on Standards and Conformance (S&C), drawing on data from internal and external studies to support projects tied to the division’s and Group’s strategic plans.

• Support Singapore’s engagement at regional S&C platforms across ASEAN and APEC, helping the team stay abreast of global developments in S&C and contributing to Singapore’s thought leadership internationally.

• Coordinate and manage inter-agency positions, specifically on standards, technical regulations, and conformity assessment procedures (STRACAP) topics, as part of efforts to support international, regional bilateral agreements (e.g. FTAs)

• Manage and support projects and initiatives linked to international engagements, meetings, fora commitments to uphold Singapore’s interests and aligned positions

• Provide logistical and coordination support for the division’s activities, including organising meetings, workshops and events, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.

[What we are looking for]

What You’ll Be Using and Applying

• A degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to conduct policy research and analysis, synthesising information from multiple sources to develop well-reasoned positions and recommendations.
• Familiarity with standards, conformance, or trade-related policy frameworks — such as FTAs or STRACAP — with an understanding of how these shape Singapore’s international engagements.
• Experience supporting or coordinating international or regional engagements, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholder relationships concurrently.
• Ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly and concisely, both in writing and in discussion, for a range of internal and external audiences.

How We Work Together

We value individuals who demonstrate our CoRE values – collaborating effectively across teams, engaging others with respect, acting with courage to speak up and make decisions, and being enterprising in taking ownership, learning continuously, and driving outcomes in a dynamic environment.