Executive

Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF); Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) invites applications for a Stakeholder Engagement Executive to join the Joint Office for Talent and Skills with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). You will engage with maritime companies, education providers, and government agencies to identify workforce challenges and drive industry-wide initiatives.

You will develop and implement education and training programs in data analytics, AI, and sustainability; coordinate groups; and help strengthen

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Self-driven, resourceful, adaptable team player.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, especially in project management.
• Interest in the maritime sector.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate consultations and build strong partnerships with maritime companies, institutes of higher learning, training providers, and government agencies
• Coordinate working groups, industry consultations, and stakeholder engagements to drive consensus and action
• Coordinate and drive alignment on key programs
• Drive the development of continuing education and training courses for the maritime sector in areas like data analytics, AI, and sustainability
• Manage initiatives to ensure timely implementation
• Measure results and impact
• Support SMF’s outreach platforms to strengthen networks with the maritime industry and HR leaders
• Develop a sound understanding of the maritime industry, trends, and developments
• Analyze and identify industry talent and skills gaps from diverse sources and propose strategies
• Provide written or verbal presentations to articulate strategies and proposals
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Data analytics

AI

Maritime sector interest

Job description

Established in 2004, the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) is a private sector-led organisation that partners key stakeholders of the maritime industry and government agencies to foster public-private collaboration, develop and promote Singapore as an International Maritime Centre (IMC), and build a maritime-ready talent pool.

We are currently looking for a suitable candidate to join us as a Stakeholder Engagement Executive.

The successful candidate will be part of the Joint Office for Talent and Skills established by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and SMF. He/she will develop and implement industry-wide initiatives addressing the talent and skills gaps in the maritime sector. The role requires close engagement with maritime companies, institutes of higher learning, training providers, and government agencies to identify workforce challenges, develop solutions, and drive programmes that strengthen Maritime Singapore’s talent pipeline and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate consultations and build strong partnerships with maritime companies, institutes of higher learning, training providers, and government agencies
• Coordinate working groups, industry consultations, and stakeholder engagements to drive consensus and action
• Coordinate and drive alignment on key programs

Project management

• Drive the development of continuing education and training courses for the maritime sector in emerging areas such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and sustainability
• Manage initiatives to ensure timely implementation
• Measure results and impactSupport SMF’s outreach platforms to strengthen networks and connections with the maritime industry and HR leaders
• Develop a sound understanding of the maritime industry as well as key trends and developments
• Analyze and identify industry talent and skills gaps from a wide range of sources including ground insights, survey data, consultation sessions etc, and propose strategies toward addressing these gaps

Others

• Provide written or verbal presentations as required, to articulate strategies and proposals
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Desired Attributes

The ideal candidate should be/have:

• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
• Self-driven, resourceful, adaptable team player
• Meticulous, detail-oriented especially in project management
• Interest in the maritime sector

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you.