The Sustainability Partnerships Office (SPO), under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, is responsible for driving partnerships with the 3P (People, Public and Private) sectors to advance the sustainability movement in Singapore. SPO works together with our 3P partners to co-create and co-implement sustainability-related projects for communities to take joint ownership of the environment. The close partnership between SPO and the 3P sectors will help steer Singapore’s efforts towards achieving the goals under the Singapore Green Plan 2030.
SPO also manages the $50 million SG Eco Fund, which supports ground-up projects to advance environmental sustainability and engage the community. Through the SG Eco Fund and other partnerships, SPO strives to motivate and enable Singaporeans to take collective action and build a sustainable Singapore together.
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Sustainability Partnerships Office Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 15 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
As a team member of SPO, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in these portfolios:
Fund Administration
• Evaluate proposals submitted for the SG Eco Fund;
• Manage on-going projects and fund disbursement;
• Develop marketing strategies and materials for the Fund; and
• Manage the administration and governance of the Fund.
Programmes and Partnerships Development
• Develop and coordinate programmes and initiatives to raise awareness on environmental sustainability and galvanise action;
• Develop and implement strategies for growing environmental sustainability partnerships; and
• Collaborate with and support partners (e.g. companies and community groups) to design and implement initiatives that engage and advance environmental sustainability in their communities.
In addition, you will have opportunities to participate in MSE-wide programmes and other sustainability projects.
What we are looking for
• Able to multitask and work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills. Able to analyse issues to identify the specific problems/gaps and develop considered solutions to those problems/gaps. Should also be comfortable with numbers, as there will be projects that require officer to process claims and track fund utilisation.
• Able to work both independently and in teams.
• Excellent proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written.
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 Oct 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 Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment or the wider Public Service.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE’s key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience.
We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore’s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment – not just for now, but for generations to come.
We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development.
To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.
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