What the role is

You will be part of the Hub Policy & Development Department in the Strategy & Policy Division. You will be involved in formulating, assessing and providing recommendations on the economic regulation, facilitation and development of the business of port, ferry terminals and marine service providers to maintain and enhance Singapore's hub port status; as well as the advancement and safeguarding of Singapore's strategic maritime economic interests. This includes:
- Developing and reviewing economic regulation frameworks, including pricing and service levels
- Ensuring sufficient port and ferry terminal capacity to meet the needs of industry and users/passengers
- Keeping abreast of port developments and assessing impact to Singapore
- Engaging and collaborating with key port authorities on best practices and areas of mutual interests

You will be part of the Hub Policy & Development Department in the Strategy & Policy Division. You will be involved in formulating, assessing and providing recommendations on the economic regulation, facilitation and development of the business of port, ferry terminals and marine service providers to maintain and enhance Singapore's hub port status; as well as the advancement and safeguarding of Singapore's strategic maritime economic interests. This includes: - Developing and reviewing economic regulation frameworks, including pricing and service levels - Ensuring sufficient port and ferry terminal capacity to meet the needs of industry and users/passengers - Keeping abreast of port developments and assessing impact to Singapore - Engaging and collaborating with key port authorities on best practices and areas of mutual interests

Requirements
You would be expected to make written submissions and presentations from time to time. Hence you should possess excellent written, communication and presentation skills. You should also have strong analytical skills and be meticulous and well organized. In addition, you should be able to work independently as well as in a team. While experience in policy formulation would be advantageous, applicants with no experience may apply. Fresh graduates are welcome.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."

About your application process

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 Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore or the wider Public Service.