Job Description

What the role is:Emergency Preparedness (EP) oversees strategies, policies, as well as operational matters pertaining to peacetime and crisis management for the MND Family. It coordinates EP initiatives, National Emergency (NE) and contingency planning with other Ministries/Government Agencies. It also drives and supports emergency and ground exercises for MND HQ and our SBs e.g. provision of emergency quarantine housing facilities during a disease outbreak, etc. As part of its planning role, EP looks into crisis infrastructure planning to ensure resilience. It includes coordinating emergency preparedness planning for land, facilities, supporting utilities, and infrastructure services. It also undertakes research in EP or other MND-related issues involving public infrastructure and housing.What you will be working on:You will be part of a tight-knit and passionate team to develop, review and implement policies and standards to help build the Ministry\'s capacity and capability in contingency planning and emergency preparedness. This will require you to liaise and work with our Statutory Boards and various Government Agencies or relevant companies to develop contingency and emergency operations plans, organising and conduct training, exercises and operational readiness related initiatives and programmes. You will also help to conduct NE training/workshops for the Ministry\'s essential personnel; formulate exercise scenarios/validation checklist and participate in exercises conducted by Ministry of Home Affairs and/or Homefront agencies.What we are looking for:

• A Degree in any discipline; \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 3 years of working experience in contingency planning, incident/crisis management, or urban planning; the appointment designation will commensurate with relevant work experience; \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to conceptualise and develop operation plans; \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent written, presentation, interpersonal, and verbal skills, with the ability to work well both independently and in a team; \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to handle rapid developments in a crisis situation is critical.

About Ministry of National Development:The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence - one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans. Our Vision: An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City Our Mission: Develop world-class infrastructure Create a vibrant and sustainable living environment Build rooted and cohesive communities

Ministry of National Development