Job Description

What the role is:Digitalisation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace today. At the International Affairs Division in the Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI)*, we develop and implement international policy priorities on digitalisation, in order to maximise economic opportunities and secure our security and social interests, while influencing and shaping regional and international digital standards especially in the context of increasing geopoliticisation of technology.What you will be working on:Proactively develop and build Singapore\'s international policy positions on matters pertaining to the Digital Domain (Digital Society, Digital Economy and Digital Security). Formulate, advance and coordinate Singapore\'s international partnerships and thought leadership in the Digital Domain, across a range of digital focus areas and across bilateral accounts and multilateral forums. Manage substantive and operational aspects of international engagements to build institutional linkages with external stakeholders. This can include supporting MCI\'s Political Office Holders and Senior Management at key bilateral and multilateral platforms in line with our overall international strategy, with support from MCI agencies and statutory boards. *At MCI, we are responsible for developing the Digital Economy, Digital Security and Digital Society for Singapore, in partnership with other public sector agencies and external stakeholders. Within the Ministry, there are different teams working on different aspects of the Digital Domain, including ecosystem development, regulations, digital readiness, online harms/safety and digital security/resilience.What we are looking for:We are looking for a Manager/Assistant Manager (International Affairs) to formulate and drive Singapore\'s international policy positions in the Digital domain and to coordinate the international Digital Domain strategy within the Ministry, across its Statutory Boards and other ministries and agencies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Proactively develop and build Singapore\'s international policy positions on matters pertaining to the Digital Domain (Digital Society, Digital Economy and Digital Security). \xe2\x80\xa2 Formulate, advance and coordinate Singapore\'s international partnerships and thought leadership in the Digital Domain, across a range of digital focus areas and across bilateral accounts and multilateral forums. \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage substantive and operational aspects of international engagements to build institutional linkages with external stakeholders. This can include supporting MCI\'s Political Office Holders and Senior Management at key bilateral and multilateral platforms in line with our overall international strategy, with support from MCI agencies and statutory boards. *At MCI, we are responsible for developing the Digital Economy, Digital Security and Digital Society for Singapore, in partnership with other public sector agencies and external stakeholders. Within the Ministry, there are different teams working on different aspects of the Digital Domain, including ecosystem development, regulations, digital readiness, online harms/safety and digital security/resilience. Job Requirements: \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 2 to 5 years of working experience in a government agency, international organisation, or technology organisation, with a keen interest in international issues/challenges that impact on the digital economy, digital security and digital society and the implications on Singapore; \xe2\x80\xa2 Trained in Economics, Law, Political Science, International Relations, International Political Economy, Business or related disciplines is preferred, but not essential; \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to sense-make domestic priorities and international developments, assess and translate them into strategic roadmap(s) to pursue Singapore\'s international digital (diplomacy) objectives (International policy development); \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to balance and coordinate top-down strategy alignment and bottom-up agency inputs. (International policy formulation, alignment and coordination); \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to build and sustain partnerships and institutional linkages with bilateral and multilateral stakeholders. (International stakeholder engagement); \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent writing and presentation skills; \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical, conceptual and organisational skills; \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent inter-personal communication skills and stake-holder management skills; \xe2\x80\xa2 General awareness of and interest in current affairs, economics and technology developments; \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Willingness to travel. Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be notified. For more information on careers in MCI, please access the link (https://www.mci.gov.sg/Careers-Grants/careers). For more information on our job vacancies, please access Careers@Gov (https://www.careers.gov.sg/) and search for \xe2\x80\x9cMCI\xe2\x80\x9d in the Search bar.About Ministry of Communications and Information:The Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) provides the edge Singapore needs to excel in the new economy by developing the infocomm and media industries and facilitating effective public communications. As part of MCI, you will have a key role in remaking Singapore. We work towards our vision by formulating policies to develop and promote Singapore\'s infocomm and media sectors. We also foster greater understanding between the Government, Singaporeans and stakeholders by facilitating effective public communications.

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