Senior Trade Policy Lead - India & Emerging Markets

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore) seeks policy professionals to drive Singapore's foreign economic policy through TIER, focusing on expansion of trade and economic engagement with India. You will contribute to bilateral platforms, pursue agreements, and staff ministerial visits.

The role emphasizes policy formulation in two-way trade, investment and people flows, with a regional focus on South Asia and the Middle East. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• A related field of study such as Economics, Political Science, International Relations
• Interest in economic development and international relations, especially in South Asia and the Middle East
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Strong writing, analytical and communication skills
• Independent, energetic and resourceful

Responsibilities

• Formulate policies to grow two-way trade, investment and people flows with India
• Negotiate and implement trade agreements and MOUs with India such as the India-Singapore CECA and MOUs in Semiconductor and Science & Technology
• Develop and implement strategies to increase collaboration with India in new areas to create downstream opportunities for Singapore companies
• Promote Singapore’s economic engagement with India through supporting ministerial visits, meetings and cooperation

Skills

Economics background

International relations

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Economics/Political Science/IR degree

Job description

What The Role Is

The Trade and International Economics Division (TIER) drives the formulation of Singapore's foreign economic policy and safeguards Singapore's economic interests in the international economic arena.

What The Role Is

The Trade and International Economics Division (TIER) drives the formulation of Singapore's foreign economic policy and safeguards Singapore's economic interests in the international economic arena.

The South Asia, Middle East and Africa Division (SAMEA) is a division within TIER that develops and implements policies aimed at growing Singapore's economic relations with over 70 countries in these regions. The job scope includes driving initiatives such as bilateral platforms, pursuing economic agreements, and staffing of Ministerial visits.

What You Will Be Working On

• Formulate policies to grow two-way trade, investment and people flows with India
• Negotiate and implement trade agreements and MOUs with India, such as the India Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, MOUs in Semiconductor, and Science & Technology
• Develop and implement strategies that increase collaboration 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
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• A related field of study in disciplines such as, but not limited to, Economics, Political Science, International Relations
• An interest in economic development, international relations and the emerging markets, particularly in South Asia, and/or Middle East
• Enjoy a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Good writing, analytical and communication skills
• Independent, energetic and resourceful