Emergency Preparedness (EP) oversees strategies, policies, as well as operational matters pertaining to peacetime and crisis management for the MND Family. It coordinates EP initiatives, National Emergency (NE) and contingency planning with other Ministries/Government Agencies. It also drives and supports emergency and ground exercises for MND HQ and our SBs e.g. provision of emergency quarantine housing facilities during a disease outbreak, etc. As part of its planning role, EP looks into crisis infrastructure planning to ensure resilience. It includes coordinating emergency preparedness planning for land, facilities, supporting utilities, and infrastructure services. It also undertakes research in EP or other MND-related issues involving public infrastructure and housing.

You will be part of a tight-knit and passionate team to develop, review and implement policies and standards to help build the Ministry's capacity and capability in contingency planning and emergency preparedness. This will require you to liaise and work with our Statutory Boards and various Government Agencies or relevant companies to develop contingency and emergency operations plans, organising and conduct training, exercises and operational readiness related initiatives and programmes. You will also help to conduct NE training/workshops for the Ministry's essential personnel; formulate exercise scenarios/validation checklist and participate in exercises conducted by Ministry of Home Affairs and/or Homefront agencies.

• A Degree in any discipline; • Working experience in contingency planning, incident/crisis management, or urban planning preferred.; • Ability to conceptualise and develop operation plans; • Excellent written, presentation, interpersonal, and verbal skills, with the ability to work well both independently and in a team; • Ability to handle rapid developments in a crisis situation is critical.

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans. Our Vision: An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City MND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence. Our Mission: Develop World-Class Infrastructure MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors. Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment MND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations. Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing MND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible. Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.