Manager / Lead Manager, International Policy and

2 weeks ago


Singapore Singapore Business Federation Full time

Educating Singapore businesses on and assisting them with utilising Singapore's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) so that they can better leverage these agreements to internationalise and improve their global competitiveness.


Responsibilities:


As part of the dynamic team in SBF's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Education & Outreach Department, you will carry out the following to raise the awareness and educate Singapore businesses on the benefits of using Singapore's vast network of FTAs.

In addition, you will also seek feedback from businesses on our FTAs to facilitate our Government's negotiations and review of these agreements:

  • Conduct general outreach seminars on Singapore's FTAs.
  • Assist in the development of guidebooks and collaterals (e.g. flyers, factsheets, newsletters) on Singapore's FTAs that are easy for our SMEs to understand.
  • Conduct trainings / workshops to educate companies on the use of Singapore FTAs. This includes developing FTA training modules/curriculum & materials.
  • Handle simple queries by companies on Singapore FTAs, including through 1on1 FTA sessions / clinics to provide customised advice based on specific situations and markets.
  • Gather and consolidate companies' inputs on FTArelated issues and any other crossborder trade & investment issues facing companies in support of our Government's FTA ongoing negotiations and reviews.
  • Monitor trade policy issues & developments on Singapore FTAs, & provide an impact analysis to Singapore companies (if required).
  • Collaborate with partners and key stakeholders (e.g. government, businesses, academia, etc.) to raise awareness on the benefits of Singapore's FTAs and build the Singapore business community's appreciation and capabilities in using these FTAs.

Job Requirements

  • At least 36 years of experience in working on crossborder trade and investment, regulatory compliance, or business development. Experience in utilising or analysing FTAs is a plus.
  • An understanding of the local and international business environment, as well as economic and political trends as they impact business.
  • Good analytical, consultation, planning, communication (verbal and written), presentation and event organisation skills.
  • Resultsoriented and capable of multitasking.
  • Able to work well in a team and as an individual contributor.


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