Senior Assistant Director (International Policy), IPD

At MSE and our family of agencies – PUB, NEA, and SFA – we drive sustainability and resilience initiatives that improve the everyday lives of Singaporeans. As part of the MSE Family, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading efforts to safeguard water resources, protect public health, and ensure food safety. Through partnerships across sectors, we tackle evolving challenges while fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive workplace. Join us in shaping Singapore’s sustainable future and making a lasting impact on the everyday lives of generations to come. You will be part of a dynamic team that safeguards and advances Singapore's strategic environmental, water and food interests at the bilateral, regional and international levels. Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will include contributing and guiding a team to: • Monitor and analyse global developments and assess their implications on Singapore’s sustainability and environmental policies. • Lead the formulation and implementation of bilateral and multilateral approaches to advance Singapore’s international environment, water and food interests. • Represent Singapore at bilateral and multilateral platforms on environment, water, and food to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic interests. • Oversee the planning and execution of international meetings and diplomatic missions, including the participation of Singapore’s political office holders and senior officials at high-level meetings. • Build, maintain and enhance ties with counterparts and international partners Requirements • Tertiary qualifications with more than 8 years of working experience. • Experience leading a team, and readiness to assume higher leadership roles and appointments. • Interest in international issues, and sustainability and environmental diplomacy. • Strong strategic thinking and policy analysis skills. • Strong writing, communication and analytical skills, including ability to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner to different audiences. • Resilient in working in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to adapt to changing situations and circumstances. • Possess initiative, problem solving skills and able to work independently. • Willingness to travel.