International Partnerships Officer (International Partnerships)

You will drive SID’s outcomes by developing good relations with other organisations, government agencies, and think tanks locally and abroad. You will focus on one of the following domains – (i) Overseas Partnership, (ii) Plans and Policy and (iii) Protocol. Responsibilities • Overseas Partnerships o Direct and implement engagement strategies to meet SID’s needs o Analyse and report on geopolitical developments concerning Singapore’s strategic interests o Foster and maintain close networks with SID’s partners o Work closely in a team and with external partners • Plans and Policy o Monitor external strategic and security issues that are of interest to Singapore o Strategise, develop, and manage relations with a network of local and international partners o Provide recommendations on policy formulation o Monitor and support officers based overseas • Protocol o Advise and support SID in delivering hospitality to achieve our engagement outcomes o Plan and organize engagement events for SID to build personal, organisational, and strategic relationships with our partners o Source for and work with vendors while executing engagement events If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will need to: o Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team o Design and implement new workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind o Plan and guide your team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas o Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders o Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential What you will gain: • Overseas Partnerships o Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment o Unique opportunities to deepen your networking, negotiation, and persuasion techniques o Opportunities to learn foreign languages • Plans and Policy o Opportunities to hone your networking and planning skills o Acumen and proficiency in formulating policies o Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills • Protocol o Opportunities to hone your networking and planning skills o Opportunities to work with stakeholders locally and abroad o Knowledge of and experience in applying protocol principles for international visits and events Requirements • Singapore Citizens only • Roles for fresh graduates and mid-careers available • Strong ability to network, engage, and understand the perspectives and requirements of both internal and external stakeholders • Keen interest in international affairs, geopolitical and security-related developments • Ability to adapt and think quickly on your feet • Interest in foreign languages • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail • Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence • Motivated team player, as well as an independent self-starter