Senior Director, India Trade & Growth in SAMEA

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) invites applications for a role in the South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA) Division, India Directorate. You will help formulate policies to grow two‑way trade with India, lead workstreams under the India‑Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, and negotiate and implement trade agreements and MOUs.

You will work with fellow government agencies to design and pitch partnership projects across sectors such as Manufacturing, Civil Aviation, and

Qualifications

• A field of study in related disciplines such as Economics, Political Science, International Relations
• Curious about economic development, international relations and emerging markets, particularly in South Asia, Africa and/or Middle East
• Energised by a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Good writing, analytical and communication skills
• Independent, imaginative, energetic, tenacious and resourceful
• Strong team player

Responsibilities

• Formulate policies to grow two-way trade, investment and people flows with India
• Lead the workstreams under the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, the key bilateral G2G platform between India and Singapore
• Negotiate and implement trade agreements and MOUs with India, such as the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, MOUs in Semiconductors, Skilling, and Science & Technology
• Develop and implement strategies that increase cooperation with India in new areas to create downstream opportunities for Singapore companies
• Promote Singapore’s economic engagement of India through supporting regular visits, meetings and cooperation between Singapore and India

Job description

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) invites applications for a role in the South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA) Division, India Directorate. You will help formulate policies to grow two‑way trade with India, lead workstreams under the India‑Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, and negotiate and implement trade agreements and MOUs.

You will work with fellow government agencies to design and pitch partnership projects across sectors such as Manufacturing, Civil Aviation, and