Job Description

What the role is:NEA is the lead agency for planning for after-death facilities and services in Singapore. You will be part of the Memorial Facilities & Planning Division which oversees the planning of after-death facilities and services in Singapore. You will be providing operations planning capability to ensure that the Government after-death facilities are efficiently managed and operated.What you will be working on:Oversee projects and initiatives to improve after-death facilities and services including conceptualising new ideas, developing project scopes and objectives, conducting market research or analysis, and engaging the industry to understand the supplier landscape.Plan and manage end-to-end procurement activities including drafting, calling, evaluation and award of tenders and quotations while adhering to the key principles and guidelines of Government ProcurementCoordinate with operations team to develop project scopes, establish requirement specifications, plan timelines, and prepare documents for procurement.Review of procurement processes such as streamlining workflows and strengthening procurement capability of the divisionFormulate and coordinate contingency plans as part of emergency preparedness to mitigate peacetime crisis and emergencies that impact after-death services operations.Manage land planning projects which includes collaborating across stakeholders on requirements and land use planning matters, analyzing project benefits, and facilitating development projects.Review and manage budget planning including budget tracking, forecasting, and reporting.What we are looking for:At least 5 years of experience in policy, planning or procurement work. Experience in the public sector will be an advantage.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong analytical, conceptualisation and problem-solving skillsComfortable to work in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.Able to deal with complexity and ambiguity.Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement.Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working with both internal and external stakeholders.Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.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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