Senior/Assistant Director, Americas Division

1 day ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Permanent/Contract

What the role is

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to improve Singaporeans' lives. The Trade Divisions in MTI support this by formulating Singapore's foreign economic strategy, expanding our external economic space, and safeguarding our economic interests in the international economic arena.

What you will be working on

Trade officers in the Americas Division are part of a dynamic and dedicated team responsible for advancing Singapore's economic engagement with key markets and regional organisations in North America and Latin America, including the United States. You will work on creative and innovative initiatives with colleagues in MTI and our economic agencies that will develop your international economic perspectives, capabilities and experience by:
• Analysing and reporting on geostrategic developments and trends that affect the flows of goods, services, and investments.
• Formulating and refining strategies, policies and plans that enhance Singapore's bilateral and plurilateral economic relations with the Americas, often in consultation and coordination with other ministries and agencies across the Whole-of-Government.
• Networking and developing connections with foreign government and business counterparts.
• Preparing and executing communications, consultations and engagements with key stakeholders in the business community and general public.
• Organising and representing MTI in visits, meetings, negotiations and conferences.

What we are looking for

We welcome interested applicants with positive and open attitudes, who want to learn and grow as analysts, advocates and aggregators. We are looking for team players who will thrive in a fast-paced environment with:
• Interest in international affairs and economics
• Strong analytical, writing, communication and people skills
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Excited about opportunities to travel
• Prior experience in policy development and/or implementation a bonus

About Ministry of Trade and Industry

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Ministry of Trade and Industry or the wider Public Service.

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