Job Description

What the role is:You will be part of a division whose primary responsibility is to build and strengthen relationships with foreign counterparts and stakeholders. You will help to advance and defend Singapore\'s and the Ministry\'s interests at international meetings, and on bilateral and multilateral platforms.What you will be working on:You will lead a team which has, inter alia, the following responsibilities: a. Represent Singapore and the Ministry, or coordinate and staff political leaders and senior government officials, to participate in regional and international meetings. b. Coordinate and staff incoming and outgoing visits with political leaders and senior government officials. c. Assess and staff recommendations on the Ministry\'s engagements with foreign counterparts and stakeholders. d. Contribute to the preparation of comprehensive background briefs as well as the organisation of meetings. In carrying out the above responsibilities, you will need to collaborate with colleagues in various Ministries, government agencies, community leaders and activists in Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)s, and work with officials from regional and international grouping and organisations such as ASEAN, UN and EU. As work may sometimes take place across different time zones, or key activities may take place at the start of the week, there will be occasions when you will need to work after office hours on weekdays or weekends. You will also be expected to travel for work.What we are looking for:

• Strong written and oral engagement and communication skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Relevant experience involving in discussions at international meetings and handling international issues. \xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge in the work of government sector, regional groupings (e.g. ASEAN and EU), and international organisations (e.g. UN) will be advantageous. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good leadership and management skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Thinking clearly and making sound judgement. \xe2\x80\xa2 Confident and self-driven. \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development:\xe2\x80\x9cWe are Professionals with Passion for People\xe2\x80\x9d The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the \xe2\x80\x9cheartware\xe2\x80\x9d for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!

Ministry of Social and Family Development