Job Description

What the role is:

The mission of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) is to create a better Singapore through finance. We aim to sustain a high-performance Government with sound public finances that enable growth opportunities for all Singaporeans. The Ministry of Finance is an important central planning agency within the Public Service, serving four key roles: \xe2\x80\xa2 As a Steward, we are responsible for the Government\'s overall budget and management of reserves \xe2\x80\xa2 As an Enabler, we provide resources (funds, products and expertise) to other government agencies for the implementation of national policies and programmes \xe2\x80\xa2 As an Integrator, we bring agencies and/or other stakeholders together to achieve whole-of-government outcomes \xe2\x80\xa2 As a Catalyst, we seed new ideas and open up new terrain where others have not yet seen the potential for success.

What you will be working on:

The mission of the International Directorate is to advance and defend Singapore\'s interests in international finance and establish Singapore as a reputable member of the international financial community. This includes building networks of strategic relationships with other countries, especially in East Asia and the G20 economies; participating and shaping agenda in multilateral fora; and partnering with international financial institutions on specific projects with strong linkages to the economy and job creation in Singapore. The officer will lead a diverse team to organise multi-pronged overseas trips and develop country positions for key issues. The officer will also work closely with other government agencies and stakeholders to adopt a whole-of-government approaching in promoting Singapore\'s interests.

What we are looking for:

• Deep knowledge of public policy, economics/finance and/or international relations. \xe2\x80\xa2 Working knowledge of East Asian or other foreign languages a plus. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical mind with excellent verbal, written and networking skills. Comfortable with public speaking and confident in fronting national positions in international fora. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong management skills, especially leading diverse teams remotely due to the nature of the job. \xe2\x80\xa2 Willing and able to travel for prolonged periods. \xe2\x80\xa2 Suitable for candidates with 6 to 10 years of working experience.

About Ministry of Finance:

The mission of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) is to create a better Singapore through finance. We aim to sustain a high-performance Government with sound public finances that enable growth opportunities for all Singaporeans. The Ministry of Finance is an important central planning agency within the Public Service, serving four key roles: \xe2\x80\xa2 As a Steward, we are responsible for the Government\'s overall budget and management of reserves \xe2\x80\xa2 As an Enabler, we provide resources (funds, products and expertise) to other government agencies for the implementation of national policies and programmes \xe2\x80\xa2 As an Integrator, we bring agencies and/or other stakeholders together to achieve whole-of-government outcomes \xe2\x80\xa2 As a Catalyst, we seed new ideas and open up new terrain where others have not yet seen the potential for success.

Ministry of Finance