Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director (Global Partnerships and Engagement)

[What the role is]

As the Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director in the Global Partnerships and Engagement Division, you will be responsible for advancing the agency’s international and regional relations with CDA’s multilateral and bilateral counterparts and stakeholders. This role involves leading specific projects and overseeing a portfolio comprising bilateral and multilateral partners, as well as other relevant stakeholders. It also includes mentoring junior staff across different portfolio.

Depending on portfolio allocation, the role may also involve leading CDA’s local stakeholder engagement strategy and overseeing the implementation of agency-wide stakeholder relationship management processes and systems.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

[What you will be working on]

Officer is responsible for supporting and advancing CDA’s international and bilateral relations with overseas partners and other relevant stakeholders.

Strategy and Analytical Responsibilities

• Lead strategic approach development for international partners and initiatives, building senior-level networks with counterparts and overseeing research and analysis to support strategic relationship building

• Drive comprehensive analysis of international partnership trends, emerging opportunities, and geopolitical developments to inform senior leadership decision-making

• Lead strategic analysis and evaluation of existing international partnerships, MOUs and collaborative agreements, providing recommendations for enhancement

• Develop strategic recommendations on agency’s international engagement approach, including senior leadership engagement strategies and diplomatic positioning

• Ensure strategic alignment with MOH on international engagement priorities and coordinate high-level policy discussions

• Lead coordination with technical divisions on the agency’s international positioning and engagement strategies across multiple workstreams

• Drive strategic coordination across divisions and agencies on major international technical cooperation initiatives and partnerships

• Provide strategic guidance and leadership development to staff on advanced research, strategic assessment, and international analysis approaches

Operational & Implementation Responsibilities

• Oversee management of international portfolio activities, maintaining strategic bilateral relationships and leading multilateral organisation engagement

• Lead MOU development, implementation, and monitoring processes, ensuring strategic alignment and effective governance

• Oversee preparation of briefing materials, talking points, and policy papers for ministerial and senior leadership engagements

• Lead large project teams and strategic initiatives, ensuring deliverables meet agency requirements and strategic objectives

• Oversee planning for high-level visits to ensure alignment with broader policy objectives

• Identify and develop partnerships with non-traditional stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations, philanthropic foundations and other relevant organisations, to advance the agency’s strategic priorities

Additional Responsibilities (Depending on Portfolio Allocation)

• Develop and implement CDA’s local stakeholder engagement strategy, identifying priority stakeholders and opportunities for collaboration that support the agency’s policy and operational objectives

• Build and deepen strategic relationships with key local stakeholders, including philanthropic foundations, public healthcare institutions, government agencies and other relevant organisations, including those involved in international health work

• Coordinate local stakeholder engagements across CDA to support a coherent and strategic approach, while respecting divisions’ existing relationships and responsibilities

• Develop agency-wide stakeholder engagement frameworks, processes and guidelines, and oversee the implementation and effective use of CDA’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

• Establish mechanisms to track and review stakeholder engagements and partnerships, and strengthen internal coordination and information sharing across CDA

[What we are looking for]

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience, preferably in international relations, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement, public policy or related areas

• A keen interest in Singapore's communicable diseases policies, global health issues and international affairs

• Meticulous individual with strong analytical competency

• Resilient individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Team player who is self-motivated to initiate and see through projects

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Background in public health and international relations or related disciplines will be an advantage

• Willingness to travel overseas for work

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.