Executive Manager/Manager (Climate & Weather Research Prog Office) - Contract

National Environment Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 26 Mar 2025

What the role is

The Climate & Weather Research Programme Office (CWRPO), set up under the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), National Environment Agency (NEA), plays a crucial role in strengthening Singapore's resilience to climate change and extreme weather events. CWRPO drives efforts to strengthen local research weather and climate science capabilities in Singapore through NRF-funded Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RIE) research grants, aligning scientific research efforts with national priorities to inform policy decisions.
Ongoing research programmes include the $6.5M National Sea Level Programme (NSLP) and $23.5M Climate Impact Science Research (CISR) Programme. Key priority areas include climate change impacts on sea level rise, water resources and flood management, biodiversity and food security; human health and energy; and translation of climate science to policy. A new $25mil RIE2025 Weather Science Research Programme (WSRP) was launched to enhance Singapore's ability to understand and predict our tropical urban weather, including extreme weather arising from climate change.

What you will be working on

As part of the CWRPO team, the programme manager will work on the following areas:

Facilitate the achievement of CWRPO-based research programme outcomes.
Work with public research performers to manage the administration of relevant projects, including project plans and schedules, funding initiative reports, progress reports, audit reports, budgeting, and finance reports.
Conduct regular engagement of stakeholders to communicate research requirements and facilitate the translation of scientific research; and inform policymaking decisions.
Perform horizon scans on the latest weather and climate science research areas and assist in the formulation of RIE2030 research strategy and strategic initiatives to address knowledge gaps in the research landscape.

What we are looking for

The job might be for you if you possess the following:

Academic degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. physics, geography, environmental studies, or related disciplines)
Familiarity in grants management, including budgeting, planning, execution, delivery, quality assurance, and reporting
Interest in the field of weather and climate science research
Good team player and ability to work with various stakeholders including public research performers, subject matter experts, and public agencies
Ability to multi-task and meticulous with details
Ability to work independently and to tight timelines as/when required

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