Job Description

What the role is:
Singapore has been widely recognised as a clean and green city for the last few decades. Shortly after independence, we started putting in place policies to improve the quality of life. The Keep Singapore Clean campaign was launched in 1968 to address the problem of littering. In 1971, the Clean Air Act was introduced to control industrial pollution, just as Singapore was industrialising rapidly. We also unveiled the first water conservation campaign in the same year, to encourage the public to reduce water consumption. Environmental sustainability remains a key priority for the Government. Over the last few years, we launched the Singapore Green Plan 2030, GreenGov.SG and the SG Eco Fund to advance Singapore's efforts in environmental sustainability and climate action. The Public Sector Sustainability Office (PSSO) oversees Whole-of-Government environmental sustainability policies and strategies. These include the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and GreenGov.SG. We are looking for a Senior Executive / Assistant Director to be part of the Public Sector Sustainability Office.
What you will be working on:

• Reviewing the national sustainability agenda, by taking into account latest market developments, international practices, benchmarks and stakeholder views. o Developing Singapore's environmental sustainability goals, policies and strategies, with careful consideration of other national priorities, synergies and trade-offs. o Formulating and implementing strategies to enhance sustainability policies within the public service, in areas such as asset management, energy and resource efficiencies, procurement, measurement, reporting and verification (MRV), as well as capability and culture building. o Implementing sustainability policies and programmes across Whole-of-Government, including the review and administration of a building energy efficiency grant programme for public sector buildings. o Supporting the development of a centralised digital platform with data analytics tools to enable agencies to report environmental data, benchmark their performance and derive actionable insights to reduce environmental footprint. o Driving inter-agency efforts and stakeholder engagement to support programmes and grants, monitor their uptake and outcomes, and ensure alignment with GreenGov.SG goals

What we are looking for:

• Preferably at least 2-3 years of working experience, either in a public policy setting or a sustainability-related field o Have strong analytical and numerical skills. o Have strong written and communication skills. o Have strong networking skills to foster effective and enduring collaborations. o Have a passion and openness to learn. o Able to work independently and within a team. o Have a decent level of proficiency in data analytics. o Experience with public sector grant management and/or product management for digital platforms would be viewed favourably.

About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment:
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE's key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience. We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore's living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment - not just for now, but for generations to come. We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development. To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.

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