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Ministry of Trade and Industry

Senior/Assistant Director (Engagement), Communications and Engagement Division

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 30 Aug 2025

What the role is

You will be part of the Communications and Engagement Division, which is responsible for communicating MTI’s policies to external stakeholders such as the business community, industry players, and the general public. You will work in partnership with plan and execute MTI’s outreach and engagement efforts to communicate how MTI will develop a vibrant and dynamic Singapore economy.

What you will be working on

As part of the Strategic Communications and Engagement team, you will: • Plan and execute MTI’s outreach and engagement efforts, across appropriate platforms, to raise awareness among different stakeholder groups on MTI’s economic strategies and priorities; • Develop strategies to cultivate third-party advocates to rally support for MTI’s initiatives, testing out novel approaches where appropriate; • Analyse qualitative feedback to gain insights on business sentiments/ concerns; • Support efforts to build in-house engagement/ public consultation competency and capabilities, including assisting with the development of toolkits and competency frameworks, as well as facilitation guides, based on stakeholder profiles and needs. • Support political office holders for dialogues/ engagements.

What we are looking for

• Relevant field of study in Social Sciences, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations, Economics, etc.; • Relevant work experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, media relations or public relations; • Interest in public sector policy matters, economic issues and current affairs; • Good interpersonal skill, project management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a fast-paced environment; • Strong proficiency in the English language, both spoken and written;

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!

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 Aug 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Trade and Industry or the wider Public Service.