National Environment Agency

Assistant Manager / Manager (Community Engagement & Planning Dept) - Contract

Fixed Terms

Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is

The 3P Network Division (3PND) of NEA develops and integrates educational and publicity initiatives and programmes for the 3P (People, Public, Private) sectors. This ensures greater synergy and effectiveness in our outreach programmes to promote greater environmental sustainability. Through the planning and organizing of partnership programmes and activities/events, 3PND also aims to raise awareness of environmental issues in the community and to equip them with the skills and knowledge to take ownership of the environment.
The Community Engagement & Planning Department (CEPD) is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about the environment and enjoy working closely with the community to develop and implement outreach programmes on environmental and sustainability topics.

What you will be working on

Key job duties include:

Conceptualise and implement engagement and outreach platforms/ programmes to promote environmental ownership amongst students
Engage key education bodies, educational institutions to promote and co-develop values-based education curriculum, activities, and programmes for the young
Engage and groom teachers and students on environmental sustainability capabilities
Identify and facilitate ground-up initiatives to encourage volunteerism amongst students
Execute and manage multiple initiatives/ programmes under national environmental sustainability and public health campaigns.
Administer the funding provided to schools for environmental initiatives/ activities.

What we are looking for

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

Able to think strategically and apply analytical reasoning
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Outgoing and pleasant personality
Mature, independent and resourceful
Self-motivated and a good team player
An aptitude for public engagement
Able to work on weekends and weekday nights (for events and meetings with external partners)

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 in 2 day(s).

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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