Job Description

What the role is:The Judiciary - comprising the Supreme Court, State Courts and Family Justice Courts - is one of the three constitutional pillars of government in Singapore. Known collectively as SG Courts, we are integrated and coordinated to serve as one judiciary. As an organ of state, the Judiciary\'s function is to independently administer justice. Headed by the Chief Justice, we are a forward-looking, innovative and trusted judiciary. Built on judicial professionalism and transparency, we maintain the highest standards of integrity in safeguarding our community. We pledge to ensure equal and continuous access to justice, and we are committed to deliver justice that is fair and impartial. A career in SG Courts will enable you to help us achieve the Judiciary\'s vision of inspiring public trust and confidence in providing an effective and accessible justice system in an outward-facing, court user-centric Judiciary. We welcome you to join our team as: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ SENIOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The selected candidate will assist Director (International Relations), Deputy Director (International Relations) as well as other senior officers, in the international relations work of the Judiciary.What you will be working on:You will be expected to: \xe2\x80\xa2 draft papers (including briefing papers, talking points, speeches, minutes, correspondence, etc) for the Judiciary\'s engagements with foreign courts; \xe2\x80\xa2 conduct research and analysis on subjects of interest (including topics of relevance in the social, economic, legal and judicial landscape) and write proposals for the Judiciary\'s response in surveys conducted by international organisations and foreign courts; \xe2\x80\xa2 coordinate with relevant parties, internally and externally, to formulate and implement the Judiciary\'s international engagement approach, at the strategic and operational level; and \xe2\x80\xa2 support the Judiciary\'s bilateral engagements, including staffing of principals, developing content and shaping agenda, providing logistical support and undertaking procurement of goods and services.What we are looking for:Requirements: \xe2\x80\xa2 3 to 8 years of relevant experience in international relations, foreign service or policy development work \xe2\x80\xa2 Good skills in writing, research and analysis, organisation, communication and presentation Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in this position and in the Judiciary.About Supreme Court:Standing at the apex of an effective and efficient court system, the Supreme Court\'s vision is to be a \xe2\x80\x9cLeading, Trusted Judiciary. Ready for Tomorrow\xe2\x80\x9d. Our mission is to provide accessible justice that commands trust, respect and confidence. These are our success outcomes: - A thought leader in jurisprudence and court excellence; - Effective access to fair hearings; - High performing, service-oriented and passionate workforce; and - Innovative and future-ready organisation A career at the Supreme Court will enable you to contribute and enhance the administration of justice. You will be part of a committed team of professionals who seek to provide access to justice with fairness, impartiality, integrity and responsiveness.

Singapore Courts