The Research and Statistics Department (RSD) provides useful and timely data/ insights to support NEA’s formulation and review of policies, programmes and operations, with regard to the environment and environmental sustainability.
Assistant Manager/Manager/Executive Manager(Research & Statistics Dept)-contract
National Environment Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing on 16 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
As Assistant Manager/ Manager/ Executive Manager in RSD, you will be involved in the following:
Conduct surveys and behavioural research to understand public behaviour and sentiments
Manage the planning and implementation of surveys/behavioural science experiments, from sampling, questionnaire design, fieldwork and data processing
Analyse collated data to derive insights and propose recommendations
Apply statistical techniques on datasets to derive deeper insights.
Provide statistical advice to internal stakeholders
Perform environment scanning on the latest sustainability and environmental trends
What we are looking for
The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:
• Possess knowledge or experience in the fields of Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, and/or subjects with substantial quantitative
content (e.g., regression)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to learn and apply relevant statistical and analytical tools (e.g. R, Python) and
techniques for data compilation and analysis
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrate a keen interest in environmental issues
• Able to work in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at
the same time
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
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
About your application process
This job is closing on 16 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.