Emergency Preparedness (EP) oversees strategies, policies, as well as operational matters pertaining to peacetime and crisis management for the MND Family.
It coordinates EP initiatives, National Emergency (NE) and contingency planning with other Ministries/Government Agencies. It also drives and supports emergency and ground exercises for MND HQ and our SBs e.g. provision of emergency quarantine housing facilities during a disease outbreak, etc.
As part of its planning role, EP looks into crisis infrastructure planning to ensure resilience. It includes coordinating emergency preparedness planning for land, facilities, supporting utilities, and infrastructure services. It also undertakes research in EP or other MND-related issues involving public infrastructure and housing.
Ministry of National Development
Senior Assistant Director, Emergency Preparedness, RSM
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 30 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be part of a tight-knit and passionate team to develop, review and implement policies and standards to help build the Ministry's capacity and capability in contingency planning and emergency preparedness.
As a team lead for Forwarding Planning in the EP team, your role will require you to oversee emergency preparedness planning for land and facilities including support utilities and infrastructure services to meet various crisis scenarios. You will liaise and work with our Statutory Boards and various Government Agencies or relevant companies to formulate and coordinate the development of crisis infrastructure plans that are vital to agencies’ capability to carry out their crisis response plans. You will drive the development of plans with infrastructure and land planners based on inputs from other Government Agencies and relevant companies. You will need to provide guidance on contingency planning and emergency preparedness. Your role will require you to write proposals and notes, and make presentations to government agencies and senior management.
In addition, this workstream may also require the development of frameworks to plan and operationalise the crisis infrastructure plans.
What we are looking for
• A Degree in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Environmental Studies, Building, Real Estate, Geography;
• Minimum 6 years of experience in contingency planning, crisis infrastructure planning, or urban planning preferred;
• Ability to conceptualise and develop operation policies and plans;
• Excellent written, presentation, interpersonal, and verbal skills, with the ability to work well both independently and in a team;
• Ability to handle rapid developments in a crisis situation is critical.
About your application process
This job is closing on 30 Nov 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 National Development or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of National Development
The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans.
Our Vision:
An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City
MND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence.
Our Mission:
Develop World-Class Infrastructure
MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors.
Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment
MND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations.
Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing
MND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible.
Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities
MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.
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