Executive Manager/Manager (Public Cleanliness Policy Section) – Contract

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Environment Agency (NEA) is seeking a policy-focused professional to develop and implement smoking prohibition policies in Singapore. You will review current regulations, translate policy objectives into actionable plans, and collaborate with government agencies and partners to ensure effective implementation.

The role requires strong analytical and writing skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and implementation is desirable.
• Strong writing and communication skills for policy papers and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, review and implement smoking prohibition policies and regulatory frameworks.
• Review existing policies and develop new policy initiatives for emerging challenges.
• Engage with stakeholders including government agencies and premises owners to align requirements.
• Partner with operations divisions on policy implementation and enforcement matters.
• Respond to public and internal queries on policy matters and public health.

Skills

Policy formulation

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Policy writing

MS Office

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What the role is:

In the Sanitation and Industry Policy Department (SIPD) under the Public Health Operations Policy Division (PHOPD), you will be part of the team that develops, reviews and implements policies to strengthen smoking prohibition and improve public health outcomes in Singapore. This includes developing smoking prohibition initiatives, reviewing legislation and regulatory requirements, translating policy objectives into implementable plans, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support effective implementation. You will be working in a fast-paced and evolving environment that requires sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities, workstreams and stakeholders concurrently.

What you will be working on:

You will be responsible for the following:

• Formulate, review and implement smoking prohibition policies and regulatory frameworks to support public health outcomes
• Review existing policies and develop new policy initiatives to address emerging smoking prohibition challenges
• Engage and work closely with stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners and premises owners, to align policy requirements and facilitate implementation
• Partner operations divisions on policy implementation, regulatory and enforcement-related matters.
• Respond to and manage public and internal queries on smoking prohibition, public cleanliness and related policy matters
• Conduct policy research and analyse data, trends and stakeholder feedback to support policy review and development
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations and correspondence for management
• Assist in any other duties assigned

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate would possess the following qualities:

• Enjoys strategic thinking, policy formulation and solving complex issues through analytical reasoning
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear policy papers, reports and presentations
• Mature, proactive, meticulous and resourceful, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Confident in engaging diverse stakeholders and building consensus
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in policy development, implementation, regulatory work or stakeholder engagement will be an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg