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National Environment Agency

Assistant Manager (Hawker Programmes Department) – Contract

National Environment Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing in 1 day(s)

What the role is

You will work in the Hawker Programmes Department of the Hawker Centres Group to implement programmes to improve the productivity of hawkers and/or sustain the hawker trade. Working in collaboration with both external and internal stakeholders, you would be the point of contact to ensure that initiatives and programmes for hawker centres, are implemented in accordance with NEA’s objectives. You will be expected to carry out engagements with stallholders and the public in relation to the initiatives and programmes. You will also be responsible for monitoring, tracking and reporting the implementation status of the initiatives and programmes.

What you will be working on

You will:

[Productive Hawker Centres]

  • Oversee productivity initiatives and programmes, and renovation/retrofitting works at existing hawker centres and ensure they are being carried out in accordance with NEA’s objectives

  • Consolidate and analyse statistics in support of the department’s decision-making process

  • Participate and represent NEA to share on the review of programmes, including the technical aspects to convey NEA’s position with external stakeholders

[Stakeholder Engagement and Management]

  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with strategic partners and stakeholders

  • Work with internal stakeholders to establish implementation schedules and action plans

  • Facilitate engagements including leading and conducting ground engagement with stakeholders on initiatives and programmes 

[Project Management]

  • Facilitate budgeting, prepare funding approval submissions, cost estimates pertaining to the public sector funding process prior to the launch of the initiatives and programmes

  • Track initiatives and programmes expenditures and project account closures through collaboration with stakeholders

  • Draft and prepare contract specifications and administer activities pertaining to the procurement of required services prior to the implementation of the initiatives and programmes  

  • Conduct full documentation and keep proper records of the implementation for initiatives and programmes

  • Administer the contracts, which includes pre and post contract matters relating to the renovation works and programme related activities

  • Any other ad-hoc duties assigned 

What we are looking for

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities,

  • Prior work experience in project & facilities/ building management, estate/ tenancy/ contracts management, built environment and public sector related initiative and programmes would be an advantage

  • Possesses good analytical, problem-solving and project management skills

  • Team player who is resourceful, meticulous and able to multi-task to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Enjoy collaborating and taking the lead when needed to carry out plans and objectives  

  • Able to appreciate the finer details and remain focused on the long-term goals/objectives

  • Good writing, interpersonal and presentation skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, e.g. toggling excel, functions, coming up with creative presentations

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

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