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National Environment Agency

Assistant Manager/Manager (Planning Branch)

National Environment Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing in 1 day(s)

What the role is

You will be part of the Memorial Facilities & Planning Division, which oversees the planning of after-death facilities in Singapore.

What you will be working on

Your job responsibilities include:

  • Develop and review strategies and policies for government-managed after-death facilities, particularly the cemetery, to meet long-term demand.

  • Manage data and information gathering and in-depth analyses for the reviews.

  • Review licensing and regulations related to after-death.

  • Project development for new government-managed after-death facilities and land-related matters, including establishing requirements, securing funding, procurement.

  • Project management, including monitoring funding utilisation, resource planning, contract management for external consultants and contractors.

  • Collaborate with the engineering and corporate divisions, and with external stakeholders for policy development and implementation, and project execution.

What we are looking for

Job Requirements:

  • At least 2-3 years of experience in relevant fields such as construction, engineering, project development and management, public sector finance, procurement.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication.

  • Strong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skills with attention to details.

  • Keen interest in project management work.

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

  • Team player who is resourceful and able to work independently.

  • Self-motivated and always ready to strive for improvement.

  • Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with both internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg