Job Description

What the role is:You will support MSE and Singapore\'s Chief Negotiator for Climate Change in the coordination and formulation of Singapore\'s negotiating strategies and positions on climate change and sustainable development and work to safeguard and advance Singapore\'s interests at international and regional fora. This includes representing Singapore as part of the inter-agency climate negotiating team\'s participation in the UNFCCC climate change conferences, G20 meetings and other relevant climate meetings. Within the inter-agency climate negotiating team, you will oversee issues under the adaptation and loss & damage tracks, and coordinate and formulate positions to safeguard and advance Singapore\'s interests under both these tracks.What you will be working on:

• Positioning Singapore as an active and constructive global citizen in support of global efforts to address climate change. \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinating Singapore\'s negotiating strategies and positions on climate change and sustainable development, in close consultation with the relevant divisions within MSE and other agencies \xe2\x80\xa2 Leading the inter-agency negotiations on adaptation and Loss and Damage at the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conferences of the Parties (UNFCCC COPs) and other international meetings, e.g. G20 \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinating preparations for and staffing of Ministerial visits, including the participation of MSE Political Office Holders\' participation in climate-related international meetings \xe2\x80\xa2 Supporting MSE\'s engagement with other bilateral and regional/international partners, and international and non-governmental organisations to strengthen cooperation and advance global climate action

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline. \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 5-8 years of working experience, preferably with some involvement in international relations and multilateral/UN work \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong interest in climate change and sustainable development issues \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written, and ability to articulate and convey ideas/arguments cogently and persuasively \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Good inter-personal and networking skills to foster effective and enduring collaborations and partnerships \xe2\x80\xa2 Independent, operationally steadfast and resourceful

About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment:The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE\'s key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience. We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore\'s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment - not just for now, but for generations to come. We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development. To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment