Senior International Policy Lead – Sustainability

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) in Singapore leads the domestic and international agenda on environment, water and food safety, coordinating with agencies such as PUB, NEA and SFA. This senior role steers global policy alignment, diplomatic engagement, and strategic initiatives across bilateral and multilateral platforms to safeguard Singapore’s interests.

As part of a high-impact team, you will oversee international missions, participate in high-level meetings with

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications with more than 8 years of working experience.
• Experience leading a team and readiness for higher leadership roles.
• Interest in international issues and environmental diplomacy.
• Strong strategic thinking and policy analysis skills.
• Excellent writing, communication and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse global developments and assess policy implications.
• Lead bilateral and multilateral approaches to Singapore’s international environment interests.
• Represent Singapore at platforms on environment, water and food to advance Singapore’s interests.
• Oversee planning and execution of international meetings and diplomatic missions.
• Build and strengthen ties with international partners.

Skills

Leadership

Policy analysis

Diplomacy

Stakeholder mgmt

Written communication

Education

Postgraduate degree

Job description

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) in Singapore leads the domestic and international agenda on environment, water and food safety, coordinating with agencies such as PUB, NEA and SFA. This senior role steers global policy alignment, diplomatic engagement, and strategic initiatives across bilateral and multilateral platforms to safeguard Singapore’s interests.

As part of a high-impact team, you will oversee international missions, participate in high-level meetings with