Job Description

What the role is:

At the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Division, our mission is to strengthen connectivity and interoperability with overseas markets, as well as build economic resilience and adaptability, through economic engagements with Europe and Central Asia. Europe tea In recent years, global developments and longer-term trends have generated fresh impetus for us to review, revitalise and refresh our economic engagement strategies. We are broadening our coverage to address new opportunities and challenges such as the digital and green economies. We are actively developing novel G2G collaborations such as Digital Economy Agreements (DEAs) and Green Economy Agreements (GEAs), as well as establishing new economic platforms to strengthen linkages between Singapore and our key markets. Our larger vision is to update and where relevant, transform Singapore\'s approach for international economic cooperation in the coming decade. Central Asia tea The Central Asia team develops and implements policies aimed at growing Singapore\'s economic relations with emerging markets in Russia and Central Asia. That includes developing strategies to seize opportunities and address challenges faced by Singapore companies as they venture into the emerging markets, bringing together stakeholders ranging from businesses to other ministries and statutory boards to advance Singapore\'s economic interests in these emerging markets and driving initiatives such as bilateral platforms, pursuing economic agreements, and staffing of Ministerial visits.

What you will be working on:

Given our strategy reviews, we are opening up vacancies in our division. You will wear four hats: (i) trade diplomat; (ii) trade negotiator; (iii) trade policy analyst; and (iv) account manager for a diverse range of local and foreign government, industry and people sector stakeholders. Some job functions include: \xe2\x80\xa2 Promote connectivity and interoperability with overseas markets through negotiating and implementing G2G agreements such as Free Trade Agreements, DEAs and GEAs \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop new avenues to deepen cooperation with other markets, including in emerging growth areas such as the digital and green economies \xe2\x80\xa2 Represent Singapore in negotiations, official visits, and conferences. Account-manage and collaborate with local and foreign stakeholders, and other Singapore government agencies \xe2\x80\xa2 Analyse and report on relevant geopolitical and economic developments in other markets, and develop policy recommendations to political office holders and senior management \xe2\x80\xa2 Craft communications materials to convey announcements and Singapore\'s trade policy strategies and positions \xe2\x80\xa2 Organise and manage outgoing and incoming visits by political officer holders to strengthen economic relations with markets under our coverage

What we are looking for:

We welcome big picture thinkers and dreamers who can connect the dots from our geostrategic considerations to specific trade rules, standards and projects that we are advocating. We welcome tinkerers who are keen to experiment and fill a blank canvass with new projects and ideas where there were none before. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Attention to detail is also important. Above all, we value teamwork and workplace harmony very dearly, and are looking for candidates who can become our friends. Some useful qualities include: \xe2\x80\xa2 Keen interest to learn and develop skills in negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management \xe2\x80\xa2 Keen interest in international affairs and economic developments; prior training in Economics, Political Science, International Relations, or related disciplines would be advantageous \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior experience in policy development and/or implementation would be useful, but is not mandatory \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Good planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail \xe2\x80\xa2 Team player who works well with multiple stakeholders and in a dynamic environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Keen on opportunities to travel In the event that you face any issue in submitting your application via this portal, you may email your resume to us at MTI_HR@mti.gov.sg and please indicate the position that you are applying for, in the subject header. Shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About Ministry of Trade and Industry:

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!

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