Foreign Service Officer

2 weeks ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $13,200 - $168,000 per year

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Permanent/Contract

What the role is

Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) serve as Singapore's diplomats to safeguard and protect our fellow countrymen and advance Singapore's interests abroad. As an FSO, you must be prepared for a career that alternates between deployments to MFA HQ and to any of our over 50 embassies, high commissions and consulates around the world. Applicants may pursue a career with MFA as an FSO on either the Political & Economic track, or the Functional & Corporate track.

What you will be working on

As an FSO (Functional & Corporate) in HQ, you will formulate, review and implement policies that impact MFA's vital operations in the core functions such as: Consular, Protocol, Human Resource, Corporate Affairs and Technical Cooperation.
Overseas, you will manage a team to ensure the smooth functioning of the embassy, high commission or consulate. The work will encompass consular duties, human resource management, finance, procurement, facility maintenance, and office administration.

What we are looking for

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be

• Singaporean

• A keen interest in international affairs

• Versatile and adaptable to different environments

• Strong analytical skills and conceptual abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong ability to engage people at all levels

• Good planning and organisation skills

• Creative problem-solvers who are able to think of their feet

• Open to relocation overseas
You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
Graduates (with or without experience) from all disciplines may . Salary will commensurate with experience.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection process consists of three successive stages. Stage 1 comprises a series of tests evaluating candidates' analytical and communication abilities. Stage 2 involves a one-day assessment centre, followed by Stage 3, which is a panel interview. Candidates who pass each stage will be notified via email to proceed to the next stage. Please contact if you require assistance with your application.

About Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), safeguarding and advancing the interests of Singapore and Singaporeans through effective diplomacy is at the heart of what we do. MFA has global operations in 50 Overseas Missions worldwide. We pride our success on the efforts of our people, and in every portfolio, everyone has a role to play. Individuals with a keen interest in the public sector will find opportunities to pursue a fulfilling career in MFA.

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 Foreign Affairs or the wider Public Service.

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