Foreign Service Administration Specialist

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Contract

What the role is

Foreign Service Administration Specialists (FSAS) contribute to the success of MFA in administrative and operational roles. FSAS officers can develop along multiple career pathways to pursue a career that makes the best use of their skills, knowledge and interests. After a deployment in HQ, FSAS officers may be posted to any of our Overseas Missions where they have the unique experience of being in diverse social and cultural environments.
No matter where you begin, you can go far.

What you will be working on

While at HQ, you may perform one of the following roles:

• Consular: Provide assistance to distressed Singaporeans overseas. Provide first responder consular assistance to Singaporeans, 24/7 as part of MFA's Consular Response Centre (CRC).

• Corporate Affairs: Provide administrative support in finance, procurement, travel, relocation or estate management

• MFA Diplomatic Academy: Support and execute in-house development programmes for MFA officers and the wider public service

• Human Resource: Support and execute various human resource functions such as recruitment, performance management and career development

• Protocol: Assist in the organisation of high-level official visits and meetings, and manage diplomatic privileges and immunities

• Strategic Communications: Assist in the management of MFA's corporate communications and monitor news

• Technical Cooperation: Assist in the implementation and coordination of training courses and study visits of foreign government officials under the Singapore Cooperation Programme to share Singapore's expertise and developmental experience

What we are looking for

• Singapore citizens with strong administrative, planning and communication skills, who are ready to take up the challenge of working 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.
  Development Opportunities
  Our training framework comprises formal training, exposure and on-the-job training that are designed to develop your capabilities and competencies. This includes milestone programmes at various stages of your career to hone your skills and prepare you for higher level appointments. Those with leadership potential can look forward to greater job responsibilities.
  
  Find Out More/Contact Us
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you wish to find out more or hear from our officers, please visit our website at If you have any queries, please contact us at If you have difficulty submitting your application on , please email your application and resume to and

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.