Job Description

What the role is:
We are seeking a driven candidate with a strong interest in environmental public health to support the management of Project Wolbachia and other multidisciplinary research programmes at NEA's Environmental Health Institute (EHI). You will assist programme leads with coordination of programme strategy; planning and management of resources; tracking of deliverables, development of collaborations and agreements; and communication of research outcomes to a variety of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will combine project management capabilities and be a team player to foster partnerships across NEA and other government agencies.
What you will be working on:
You will be responsible for the following:

• Support proactive engagement of community partners, e.g., Advisers, GRLs, community volunteers, residents, and NEA public health officers.
• Support outreach and communication initiatives to build meaningful partnerships with communities and stakeholders.
• Provide support for secretariat and administrative duties including procurement, logistics coordination, invoicing, and billing processes.
• Support EHI's internal and external capacity-building activities.
• Support Learning Journeys and visits to EHI's research facilities.
• Manage feedback from stakeholders and public.

What we are looking for:
Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience in community engagement or social service or customer service work
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time
• Detail-oriented and able to multitask
• Able to work outside regular working hours (on weekends or after office hours) to perform community engagement work

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
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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