SIN - Senior Trade Policy Adviser (Maternity Cover), SEO

2 weeks ago

Singapur, Singapore Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Full time
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory Economic and Prosperity Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission is looking for a pro-active, engaged individual to lead on deepening the UK-Singapore trade relationship. Singapore is the UK’s largest market in ASEAN by a significant margin, accounting for over half of UK exports to the region. The UK is also Singapore’s largest global provider of services and its fifth largest inward investor. Equally for Singapore, the UK is an important market. The UK is a top twenty export destination and a location of significant outward investment. 

The jobholder will lead on driving UK’s trade policy priorities forward by further deepening UK-Singapore business and trade ties, including on digital trade. The role involves working closely with UK government ministries - particularly the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) - as well as significant engagement with Singapore government departments where the job holder will own the working relationship. 

We welcome candidates with strong experience and knowledge in trade policy and in international collaboration. There is plenty of scope for the jobholder to have a significant real world impact in terms of developing the trade UK-Singapore relationship. There will also be opportunities to contribute in other work streams within the High Commission, widening the skills base of the successful candidate and providing the significant leadership opportunities while managing complex work. 

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:

The jobholder will have the opportunity to steer the strategic direction of UK’s engagement in a wide range of areas including:

1. Trade Policy

Leading the UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership - a Permanent Secretary level dialogue for economic and trade opportunities between both governments.  Leading on the UK-Singapore FTA implementation including arrangements for meetings of its institutional bodies  Coordinating the implementation of the UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agremeent, including leading the trade policy elements of the Agreement. Leading High Commission support for UK CPTPP accession and implementation. Leading Post advice and support for the UK-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty negotations. Leading on new opportunities for trade policy cooperation with Singapore. Maintaining a network of contacts with other embassies to share/gather intelligence on regional trade/digital trade policy developments. Supporting DBT on the trade policy elements of inward visits by UK trade ministers. Supporting the Regional Director for Economic and Trade Policy SEA with regional work when required.

2. Business Engagement and Market Access

Work closely with DBT colleages to develop plans to for market shaping. Support engagement with businesses to support the utilisation of UK-Singapore Digital Economy agreement, including pilots on trade digitalisation. Oversee development and delivery of strategy for CPTPP business engagement to promote the opportunities arising from UK’s accession to CPTPP for UK businesses exporting to Singapore  Support the BHC’s approach to addressing market access barriers, empowering teams and invdiduals to develop plans to resolve non-tarrif barriers.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

You will line manage and be supported in your tasks by an Economic and Trade Policy Officer (EO).

Essential qualifications, skills and experience Experience working on trade policy issues, institutions and priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to draft high quality materials to short deadlines and to present with confidence to senior stakeholders Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong leadership skills and able to work within a varied team environment.  Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Experience working on trade negotiations and/or market access issues Experience working with Singapore government systems Economics/analytical skills and experience Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Leadership, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together Application deadline 10 July 2024 Grade Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed Term Working hours per week 37.5 Duration of Post 12 months Region Asia Pacific Country/Territory Singapore Location (City) Singapore Type of Post British High Commission Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency SGD Salary 9,091 Start Date 2 September 2024 Other benefits and conditions of employment

Benefits:

We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary of SGD 9,091 per month and a generous annual wage supplement (as part of total guaranteed remuneration) of an additional 2 months’ salary paid out in December each year, Central Provident Fund (CPF) payment in lieu for non-Permanent Resident foreign nationals, 23-days annual leave entitlement and a health insurance plan. The basic salary is non-negotiable.

We have a generous leave offer including: 23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 5 years' service, with the option to carry over up to 12 days into the subsequent leave year; 14 public holidays; generous maternity and paternity leave; and childcare leave. We encourage volunteerism and offer up to 3 days paid volunteer leave.

We offer medical insurance to support staff with the high costs of healthcare in Singapore and periodic reimbursement for the cost of eye tests and replacement eye wear.

Learning and development opportunities:

The British High Commission is committed to developing its staff. There will be opportunities for formal training alongside collaborating with a wide range of colleagues delivering on-the-job learning, including:

Working in a diplomatic mission; Understanding how UK international development assistance is managed / implemented;  Understanding effective programme management; and Application of gender priorities to infrastructure projects.

We offer time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation.

The BHC has an active Learning & Development Committee which works hard to provide a comprehensive L&D offer. There is a wide range of options available for personal development including training courses, coaching and mentoring, job-shadowing, presentations and learning sets. Staff have access to a wide variety of online resources through the International Academy and Civil Service Learning. Staff are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all available opportunities.

All new hires undertake a workplace induction and there are a number of mandatory e-learning courses that must be completed in order to pass probation.

Working Patterns:

Normal working hours are 37.5 per week. BHC Singapore supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering. 

Please note that the High Commission is currently operating on the basis that all staff will work from the office for a minimum of 60% of their time. The post holder may also be required to work flexibly to staff in-person events and visits out of hours, subject to operational requirements. Flexible working hours and time off in lieu arrangements apply in these circumstances.

Due to the nature of visits work, there will be occasional calls for working outside of the normal hours. Time off in lieu can be taken to account for this. 

Other information:

In addition to the duties which this job normally entails, you may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the High Commission, including playing a part in the corporate life of the mission and supporting any crisis response.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain a local work permit which we will sponsor.

Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law. 

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Only short-listed applications will be called for personal interviews.

The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Our values of Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence (CORE) are our guiding principles. We aspire to live our values consistently in order to make the British High Commission a great place to work where staff feel valued, supported and inspired to be their best. To learn more about the Commission, watch .

Please note that all successful candidates will be expected to serve a minimum of 6 months in their new role before being eligible to apply for further positions within the British High Commission.

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