Senior/Assistant Director, International Trade Division
2 days ago
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Permanent/Contract
What the role is
MTI's International Trade Division (ITD) is charged with protecting and advancing Singapore's economic interests by:
* Supporting free trade and open markets;
* Upholding and strengthening the rules-based multilateral trading system as embodied in the World Trade Organisation (WTO);
* Deepening economic integration with like-minded countries through free trade agreements (FTA) and bilateral investment treaties (BIT);
* Driving initiatives in regional economic fora such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC); and
* Advancing our companies' interests abroad rigorously, including by lowering barriers for Singapore exports
What you will be working on
As an ITD officer, you will be assigned to one of four specialised teams covering trade in goods, digital economy and services, investment, or multilateral trade policy. You will deepen your knowledge, skills and expertise on a myriad of international trade issues and them in the following areas:
* Developing and implementing Singapore's foreign economic policy;
* Representing Singapore in bilateral/multilateral trade and investment negotiations;
* Participating in international meetings and conferences;
* Providing advice to the Singapore Government on trade policy matters;
* Collaborating with external stakeholders, such as Singapore-based companies, business chambers and the general public;
* Ensuring Singapore's full and timely implementation of international trade obligations; and
* Analysing international developments and their potential implications on Singapore
What we are looking for
Requirements
* Trained in Economics, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Accounting, Business or related disciplines is preferred, but not essential
* Keen interest in international economic affairs and negotiation;
* Strong analytical and conceptual abilities, with an eye for detail;
* Excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Ability to work well in teams and in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; and
* Willingness to travel frequently
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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