Public Engagement Specialist (Established Opinion Leaders Specialist)

Job Description & Requirements

The Public Engagement Specialist (Established Opinion Leaders (EOL) Specialist) works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee.

Main Responsibilities:

• Is the leading strategist/advisor responsible for Mission’s Public Diplomacy (PD) engagement with Established Opinion Leaders, including influential individuals and institutions such as think tanks, syndicates, labor unions, professional associations, civil society organizations, prominent academics, and professional training institutions.
• Designs and recommends Public Diplomacy strategies to connect with EOL audiences to build and sustain productive dialogue, and promote understanding of and support for U.S. policy.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, oversees and evaluates projects and initiatives to engage EOL subject matter experts and the audiences they reach.
• Coordinates the Mission’s exchange programs for EOL audiences, including individuals and organizations such as think tanks, journalists, professional associations, civil society organizations, academic institutions.
• Designs, plans and implements a broad range of activities to maintain contact with alumni of all EOL activities and initiatives.

Requirements:

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item in their application.  Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• A bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, international relations, communications or American Studies, OR
• At least 2 years of college or university studies in any field or other equivalent post-secondary education is required.
• At least 4-6 years of of progressively responsible experience in a multilingual, multicultural, multinational, academic or governmental work environment, with communications, project management or education duties as a significant part of the job.
• Fluent oral and written English language skills and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong analytic skills and the ability to conceptualize how best to use PD tools to move Singaporean attitudes in positive ways.
• Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal cross-cultural communication skills, and be able to identify and engage key figures critical to shaping local public opinion.
• Good keyboarding and data entry skills and excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the Internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required.
• Thorough, detailed knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, graphic design and photo editing software, and PD-specific software, data bases, and reporting tools is required. 
• Must be able to use social media and mobile platforms, photo and video sharing sites, podcast creation, and basic photo and video tools. 
• Must have good numerical skills to be able to develop and manage project and grant budgets;
• Must be able to develop descriptive statistical analysis of target audience segments and to describe the outcomes of EOL activities and initiatives.

Additional job details can be requested by emailing [email protected]  

Please note: 

• Emailed applications and resumes are no longer accepted. 

• To maintain an open and fair recruitment process, the U.S. Embassy only accepts applications that are completed in full and submitted via the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms 

• To apply for the above position:  Please complete the on-line ERA form and upload any supporting documents (including educational certificates and/or transcripts related to the position requirements state above) using this site https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms by June 10, 2026.

  Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.  Thank you for your interest in U.S. Embassy Singapore.