Senior/Assistant Director (Research Masterplanning) - Contract

National Environment Agency

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

The Centre for Climate Research Singapore (CCRS) is a division of the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS). At CCRS, our mission is to advance scientific understanding of tropical climate variability and change and its associated weather systems affecting Singapore and the wider Southeast Asia region, so that the knowledge and expertise can benefit decision makers and the community. Our vision is to be a world leading centre in tropical climate and weather research focusing on the Southeast Asia region.

The Department of Research Masterplanning (DRM) was formed in April 2023 to boost CCRS’s research programme management activities, which includes building new capabilities to support the goals of the National Climate Science Research Masterplan (CSRMP) and strengthening local research climate and weather science capabilities in Singapore through NRF-funded research grants managed by the Climate and Weather Research Programme Office (CWRPO).
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

The job scope will include but not limited to the following:

Implement research collaboration model and execute climate and weather science research programmes to strengthen local research weather and climate science capabilities in Singapore
Develop and implement a comprehensive science communications strategy to effectively disseminate research findings and enhance visibility of programme outcomes to stakeholders including policymakers and the public
Develop RIE2030 plan for weather and climate science aligned to the CSRMP and national priorities, including the preparation and formulation of relevant Funding Initiative papers and funding proposals
Drive the coordination of climate and weather science research across related research programmes in Singapore to ensure related activities relevant to the CSRMP leverage available national and international expertise and capabilities
Establish and nurture international partnerships and collaborations to enhance Singapore's research capabilities and global standing in weather and climate science, including facilitating participation in global research initiatives and leveraging international expertise

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)
Strategic planning experience and familiarity with research grants and funding initiative processes is strongly preferred
Strategic planning experience will be a bonus. Familiarity in grants management and funding initiatives process preferred but not necessary
Passion for scientific and technical content with good writing skills and a strong ability to engage and communicate with stakeholders from diverse science areas
Good team player and ability to work with various stakeholders including subject matter experts, senior management and other stakeholder public agencies
Able 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