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PUB, The National Water Agency

Training Manager, Singapore Water Academy

PUB, The National Water Agency

Permanent/ContractClosed

What the role is

You will be part of the Programmes Implementation team in our Singapore Water Academy Department. The Singapore Water Academy (SgWA) was set up on 15 February 2016 to better equip our PUB workforce with the technical know-how to perform their duties, and build new capability through centrally planned competency based training and development.

What you will be working on

You will be involved in the following areas of work: • Plan and implement training programmes to ensure quality delivery of training programmes for PUB officers • Implement and enforce the Academy’s training policies, processes and systems to ensure effective programme delivery benefitting all officers • Update and maintain the Learning Management System to ensure that training records/information are up to date. • Procure the training related products/services on behalf of PUB/Academy in accordance to the stipulated guidelines and procedures. • Assist in organising events/activities such as department workshops, retreat, seminars. • Assist in the compilation of Academy’s statistics and reports to measure the performance of the Academy which includes training feedback collation. • Manage relationships with internal trainers, external training vendors and external service vendors to ensure consistent programme quality, (e.g. vendor selection, final contract sign-offs, revisions, management of contracts and deliverables, performance evaluation) and recommend actions to be taken to improve the effectiveness of training programmes • Assist in facilities and logistical management of programmes and events at Academy.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Business with specialisation in HR/Training & Development, Business Information Technology, Digital / Mass Communications and adult education or related discipline • Candidates with relevant experience in training and development would be an advantage. • Some Python or Visual Basic for Application (VBA) skills would be an advantage. • Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels. • Good analytical and written skills. • Meticulous and able to multi-task well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. • Able to work independently and in a team. Office Location: PUB, Waterhub 82 Toh Guan Road East

About PUB, The National Water Agency

PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008. At PUB, the national water agency, you will enjoy opportunities to build a clear future for the water industry.