Plans and Policy Officer

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Monitor external strategic and security issues that are of interest to Singapore

• Strategise, develop, and manage relations with a network of local and international partners

• Provide recommendations on policy formulation

• Monitor and support officers based overseas

If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will need to:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team

• Design and implement new workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind

• Plan and guide your team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas

• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders

• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Opportunities to hone your networking and planning skills

• Acumen and proficiency in formulating policies

• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills

DESIRED QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• 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 geopolitical or 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