Senior Associate / Manager, Energy & Renewables (Emergency Preparedness & Response Operations

[What the role is] About EDB The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore. For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg About the Emergency Preparedness and Response (“EPR”) team and the role The EPR team in EDB is responsible for coordinating EDB’s emergency preparedness response to various emergency situations such as Energy Supply Crisis and/or future pandemics. [What you will be working on] You will work closely with colleagues in EDB (e.g. Industry Groups, Industry Manpower Division) and officers from other government agencies. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Understanding the energy supply chain and potential disruptions. • Developing the energy supply and distribution operational plans and pandemic preparedness plans. • Liaising with other government agencies and key industry players to improve the energy supply chain resilience. • Supporting the management of additional resources appointed by EDB to audit and inspect EDB managed worksites. In addition, you will be involved in other Energy & Chemical (E&C) Industry Development work. You will work closely with internal teams in EDB, other government agencies, trade associations and companies. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: • Drive the industry development programs to ensure Singapore remains competitive for the E&C sector. • Support and implement WOG or Trade Associations Initiatives on E&C and Process workers’ availability and productivity. • Support in land master planning. To meet the challenges of the role, you will have to: • Stay informed about global and regional developments impacting energy supply and pandemic-related policies that companies are required to comply with. • Understand the operations of inter-agency taskforces, establishing connections with key contacts across agencies for energy security and pandemic related issues. • Possess knowledge of how E&C and Process Construction & Maintenance industries work together. • Be well-versed in the roles of various government agencies, trade associations and companies involved in energy supply, pandemic-related and E&C issues. • Demonstrate adaptability to address diverse work requirements, often with short turnaround timeframes, and effectively communicate instructions or changes to officers and/or counterparts in agencies. • Be able to be rostered to work during weekends if required. [What we are looking for] Requirements • At least 1-3 years of relevant experience in coordinating large- scale projects across multiple stakeholders, including government agencies • Supply Chain Management and/or Petroleum Industry experience is preferred • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken; including ability and experience in engaging stakeholders Strong organisational and data management skills • Self-motivated and positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a team player • Singaporean Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.