Job Description

What the role is:
The Centre of Science for Urban Nature (CSUN), a division of the National Parks Board (NParks), carries out application-focussed research in various aspects of urban greenery and ecology, including arboriculture, urban ecosystems, sustainable landscaping, greenery/conservation planning, and human-nature relationships. Our goal is to advance and apply knowledge in urban ecology and social ecology to enhance our tropical urban living environment. Under CSUN, the S&T Planning team helps to forward plan and support NParks' City in Nature initiatives.
What you will be working on:
[What the role is]
We are looking for a Science & Technology (S&T) strategy and planning manager to play an active role in transforming NParks' work through central development and implementation of the S&T masterplan, and drive strategic projects in areas such as the development of a S&T repository and dashboard. You will also facilitate various planning and project activities to foster R&D foresighting, collaboration, and administration in NParks.
[What you will be working on]
Science and Technology Planning and Strategy

• Support the team in developing S&T action plans for workstreams, including strategies on capability development, collaborations and resourcing needs.
• Build central knowledge, capabilities and networks of S&T suppliers, solutions, resourcing opportunities and capabilities to help line divisions to innovate on S&T. This includes the setting up of central S&T Repository on a digital collaborative platform alongside automated dashboards and workflows.
• Implement S&T action plans through coordination and tracking of projects that NParks line divisions will embark on.
• Liaise with researchers and agency officers to foresight on R&D and collaboration.
• Facilitate general workstreams and projects related to science & technology planning, including supporting the organisation and conduct of relevant meetings, workshops, briefings and/or events where required, as well as the collation of data for central tracking.

What we are looking for:

• Area of studies in Life Sciences, data/geospatial Analytics/Computing, or Environmental Management or a related discipline
• Relevant public service experience in policy, strategic planning data analytics, dashboard development, workflow automation and environmental sciences.
• Strong experience in the following areas, especially in the public sector:

o Development and management of project repositories/databases
o Power BI, Microsoft Sharepoint, Power Automate, Robotic Process Automation for public sector dashboards
o Program evaluation
o Policy and Planning
o Science and tech transformation

• Strong understanding of the urban greenery and built environment sectors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and well-versed in coordination and logistical arrangements.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team, and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Successful candidates will be offered an 11-month employment contract
[What we are looking for]
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About National Parks Board:
At the National Parks Board (NParks), we take pride in conserving our natural heritage and enhancing green spaces for all to enjoy in our City in Nature. We have a multi-talented and highly passionate team that is driven by the goal to create a unique world-class living environment through excellence in biodiversity conservation, greenery and recreation, and veterinary care in partnership with the community. If you share our love for nature and animals, and our zest for innovation and continuous learning, we have the perfect working environment for you.