Assistant Director/ Deputy Director (RFPA Branch/ Energy Connection Office)

Energy Market Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Energy Market Authority seeks a dynamic Branch Head to lead the Re-Imagining Future Power team. This strategic role involves guiding negotiations for low-carbon electricity imports, enhancing Singapore's energy security and sustainability. Candidates should have extensive energy sector experience and a passion for public service.

Benefits

Employee well-being programs

Opportunities for growth and development

Support for innovation and collaboration

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in government relations, industry engagement, or the energy sector.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Keen interest in energy transition issues.
• Willingness to travel overseas frequently.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to achieve strategic outcomes for Singapore's energy sector.
• Negotiating with companies on proposals related to energy imports.
• Engaging with overseas government bodies for facilitating imports.
• Ensuring timely implementation of electricity import projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

What the role is:

Climate change is a global existential threat, and Singapore is doing its part to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions for a more sustainable future. The power sector contributes about 40% of Singapore's greenhouse gas emissions. We need to significantly reduce the power sector's emissions, while ensuring that the power system remains secure, reliable, and sustainable. To overcome land constraints, Singapore is exploring importing electricity from regional power grids to access cleaner energy resources outside its borders.

What you will be working on:

The Energy Connections Office aims to facilitate around 6GW of low-carbon electricity imports into Singapore by 2035, representing about one-third of our energy demand. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Branch Head to lead the Re-Imagining Future Power (RFP)-A team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Nurturing and guiding the RFP-A team to achieve strategic outcomes for Singapore and EMA.
• Leading negotiations with interested companies on their proposals and evaluating them to meet our requirements for energy security, competitiveness, and sustainability.
• Engaging overseas government bodies to facilitate imports.
• Ensuring timely implementation of electricity import projects.

Requirements:

• Keen interest in energy transition issues and a passion for public service.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in government relations, industry engagement, or the energy sector, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, challenging the status quo, and proposing innovative solutions.
• Excellent verbal communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with willingness to delve into relevant subject areas.
• Willing to travel overseas frequently for work.

What we are looking for:

As described above.

About Energy Market Authority

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). We aim to build a resilient, sustainable, and competitive clean energy future. Our goals include ensuring a reliable and secure energy supply, promoting competition in the energy market, and developing Singapore's dynamic energy sector. At EMA, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and employee well-being. Joining us offers a meaningful career in a transformative journey towards a clean energy future, with opportunities for growth and discovery. We empower our people to innovate, embrace diverse perspectives, and push beyond the status quo. We are committed to supporting your development and well-being through various benefits. Visit www.ema.gov.sg for more information.