Foreign Service Officer (Functional & Corporate)

Foreign Service Officer (Functional & Corporate)

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About the Job

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), safeguarding and advancing the interests of Singapore and Singaporeans through effective diplomacy is at the heart of what we do. Foreign Service Officers are on the frontline of global developments, and respond swiftly to events happening around the world to safeguard and advance Singapore's interests. This includes analysing geopolitical developments, organising high-level visits and meetings, sharing Singapore's technical expertise with developing countries, as well as assisting overseas Singaporeans in distress.

Responsibilities

As a Foreign Service Officer (Functional & Corporate), you will formulate, review and implement policies that impact MFA's vital operations. You will be rotated to manage core functions in the following:

• Consular : Provide assistance to overseas Singaporeans in distress
• Protocol : Facilitate State formalities and courtesies
• Human Resource : Attract and develop human capital
• Corporate Affairs : Oversee organisational and resource management
• Technical Cooperation : Share Singapore's technical expertise with developing countries

A career in the Foreign Service alternates between Singapore and in one of our over 50 Overseas Missions around the world. Overseas, you will serve as an Administrative Secretary to manage a team to ensure the smooth functioning of an Overseas Mission. Your responsibilities will range from consular duties, human resource management, finance, procurement, facility development and maintenance, to office administration.

You will also be equipped with essential knowledge, skills and diplomatic tradecraft through structured programmes, courses and on-the-job training.

Requirements

• Keen interest and good grasp of international affairs
• Versatile and adaptable to different environments
• Strong analytical skills and conceptual abilities
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to engage people at all levels
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Open to relocation overseas

Fresh Graduates from any discipline are welcome to apply, salary will commensurate with experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning, Analyst, and Project Management

• Industries

  International Affairs and Government Administration

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