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Ministry of Trade and Industry

Senior/Assistant Director, (Future Economy Planning Office), FSPD

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 30 Nov 2024

What the role is

As a dynamic and forward-thinking nation, Singapore always strives to stay ahead of the curve by exploring new economic opportunities and understanding emerging risks. MTI’s Future Economy Planning Office (FEPO) team is part of MTI’s Futures, Strategy and Plans Division (FSPD), which oversees the full ‘value chain’ of strategic planning activities within MTI and across Government for the economy. The FEPO team supports Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Future Economic Advisory Panel Heng Swee Keat in drawing together the economic agenda at the Political Office Holder (POH) level and through engagements with C-suite private sector members, to chart the path for future economic growth.

What you will be working on

Some of the key roles played by the officer are: • Support senior leadership, in particular DPM Heng, in identifying strategic priorities and setting the agenda for Whole-of-Government economic work. • Conceptualise and organise key engagements for POHs and MTI senior management, including roundtable discussions with C-suite private sector members, company visits, and executive meetings. • Collaborate closely with different economic agencies and thought leaders to nurture new industry sectors with growth potential for Singapore’s economy (e.g. sub-sectors within Sustainability, Biotechnology, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Manufacturing), and translate insights into high-level recommendations or medium-to-long term strategies for new and emerging industries. • Ensure alignment between economic priorities and public communications (e.g. speechwriting for POHs). • Perform secretariat duties for executive meeting platforms for senior leadership. • Propose and implement improvements for future events and strategic initiatives.

What we are looking for

You should apply for this position if you have a passion and interest in economic policy and development, and have the following attributes: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to understand the diverse/competing needs of stakeholders and work across multiple stakeholder groups. • Proven track record of successfully managing strategic projects and complex events. • Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and tight deadlines. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. • Optimism, patience and charm to navigate cross-cutting interests in a winsome way. • Proficiency in core Microsoft Office Suite.

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!