Job Description

What the role is:

Energy security is an existential issue for Singapore. With the growing climate imperative, a global energy transition shifting to low-carbon fuels is underway. At the same time, geopolitical pressures are causing significant stresses in energy markets, leading to risks of supply disruptions and significant price volatility. The energy transition will be especially challenging for Singapore, given our scarce natural resources and limited renewable energy options. One of Singapore\'s biggest challenges over the next few decades is to secure a low-carbon energy supply that is reliable and cost-competitive. The future of Singapore\'s energy landscape depends on our ability to harness four switches - natural gas, solar, electricity imports, and low-carbon solutions such as hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon capture and storage.

What you will be working on:

MTI\'s Energy Division is responsible for formulating Singapore\'s energy policies and strategies, together with the Energy Market Authority, other Government agencies, academics, and private sector stakeholders. This includes developing and maintaining competitive energy markets, driving the development and deployment of solar and alternative sources of energy, and promoting international and regional cooperation. The New Energies Office (NEO) within the Energy Division is in charge of developing and implementing various alternative energy sources for Singapore, including solar, hydrogen in its various forms and geothermal energy, as well as other promising low-carbon technologies. NEO also oversees issues relating to energy Research & Development and the development of new energy industries in Singapore.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for driven and capable officers who thrive working in a fast-moving environment across organisational boundaries, have a strong interest in alternative energy technologies and policies, and possess a strong desire to contribute to Singapore\'s energy transition. The officer will be responsible for one or more of the following workstreams: \xe2\x80\xa2 Formulate robust strategies, policies and regulations to scale up and accelerate the deployment of solar power in Singapore; \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop strategies and policies to support the implementation of the Singapore National Hydrogen Strategy (published in October 2022), with a focus on the o Development of commercial industry projects to develop hydrogen supply chains in Singapore o Long-term infrastructure and land planning o Advancement of international collaboration to leverage like minded partners\' efforts to advance regional hydrogen supply chains and interoperable standards and regulations o Facilitate collaborations across key stakeholders, involving Government agencies, industry players, academia and international counterparts as appropriate; \xe2\x80\xa2 Advance our understanding of geothermal technology and undertake studies to assess its suitability for Singapore; \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and implement R&D strategies in areas that are critical to Singapore\'s energy interests and supports the development of Singapore enterprises; \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and implement communications and engagement plans with regard to Singapore\'s alternative energy policies; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Monitor developments in global energy landscape and analyse implications for domestic energy policies to enable these developments. Candidates shoul \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess experience in policy review and formulation, particularly in the public sector; \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess strong analytical skills, with quantitative analytical skills as an advantage; \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess the ability to pick up new content areas quickly, and assimilate knowledge from a wide variety of sources to provide policy recommendations; \xe2\x80\xa2 Be very comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, both within and beyond the public service, which requires strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills; \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Be driven, meticulous and resourceful. Candidates with relevant experience in sustainability and energy-related fields, or those with an engineering or science background, will be assessed favourably.

About Ministry of Trade and Industry:

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!

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