You will join a dynamic team with the Singapore Environment Institute. In this role, you will spearhead strategic learning and development initiatives, whilst managing critical operational functions including data management, budget oversight and policy execution.
National Environment Agency
Executive Manager/Assistant Director (Centre for Capability and Knowledge)
Permanent
Closing on 28 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
This role requires a performance focused individual who can balance strategic planning with operational excellence to drive organisational competency-building and performance.
You will develop and implement comprehensive learning policies aligned with organisational objectives, conducting regular reviews and facilitating stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth adoption of new procedures. Working across departments, you will plan organisational competency frameworks that advance NEA's strategic priorities, identifying skill gaps and coordinating appropriate development interventions.
Your role includes establishing data management frameworks, maintaining databases and visualisation dashboards, and conducting analysis to present key performance indicators to leadership. You will manage the annual training budget, forecast requirements across multiple programmes, monitor expenditure, and prepare financial reports whilst directing learning technology system development. You will also facilitate performance indicators for learning initiatives, develop measurement frameworks, and conduct regular performance reviews to ensure continuous improvement and accountability.
What we are looking for
The job may be for you if:
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- A fast learner and self-starter, with a “can do” attitude
- Adaptable and motivated to continue to learn
- Like working with people and data, with a keen interest in environmental sustainability
- Have good story-telling skills to convey complex concepts and insights across to target audience in simple, engaging narrative and presentation
- Have working experience in stakeholder engagement and management, event management, marketing communications and/or partnerships
- Relevant experience in Learning and Development, Human Resources or Information Management would be advantageous
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment
About your application process
This job is closing on 28 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 National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.
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
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