(Senior) Development Partner, Policy & Promotion Division

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

Job summary

Singapore Public Service is seeking a Policy professional to support the Policy & Promotion team within the Quality & Excellence Group. You will conduct policy research, analyse standards and conformance, and help Singapore engage internationally on trade and conformity issues.

The role involves coordinating inter-agency positions, managing multiple workstreams, and organizing meetings and events with internal and external stakeholders to promote trusted quality infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience coordinating international or regional engagements and managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex policy issues clearly in writing and discussion for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on Standards and Conformance (S&C) to support strategic plans.
• Support Singapore's engagement at regional S&C platforms across ASEAN and APEC.
• Coordinate inter-agency positions on standards, technical regulations, and STRACAP topics.
• Manage and support projects linked to international engagements, meetings, and fora commitments.
• Provide logistical and coordination support for the division's activities with stakeholders.

Skills

Policy research

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

International relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, IR, Economics, Business, Engineering, or related field

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.