We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team to safeguard the environmental and public health of Singapore. You will be part of the Vector Control and Operations Division responsible for planning vector-borne diseases surveillance, prevention, and control programmes. An evidence-based, integrated vector management approach underpins the work that the Division does. You will work alongside internal and external partners to ensure operational effectiveness and safeguard the environmental public health of Singapore.
National Environment Agency
Assistant Manager/Manager (Operations Control and Planning Branch 2)
Fixed Terms
Closing on 31 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be responsible for the following:
- Develop strategies and review operational processes on vector control operations (with focus on rat and mosquito related projects)
- Work closely with key stakeholders and NEA Regional Offices to implement operational programmes pertaining to vector control
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of vector control programmes, present findings and recommendations to management and other stakeholders where required
- Prepare tender documents and carry out end to end tender evaluation and contract management including:
- Track and monitor budget utilisation for the contract, preparing regular reports and forecasts to ensure optimal resource allocation
- Carry out process review to enhance efficiency of contract management, tapping on common tools such as MS Excel or work with relevant department on system development.
- Conduct data analysis to shed insights on area of improvement required by contractors.
- Contribute to training programmes by supporting needs assessment, developing curriculum/content design, and assisting in post-training evaluation to ensure effective learning outcomes from various internal/external stakeholder groups
- Any other duties with regard to Vector Control work
What we are looking for
Requirements:
- Enjoy thinking strategically, planning and applying analytical reasoning in operations management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Excellent organsational and time management skills, with the ability to handle pressure under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
- Meticulous with an eye for detail
- Mature, independent, and resourceful
- A committed team player with a positive attitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Willing to work after office hours, weekends, and public holidays if required
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Mar 2026.
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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