Executive/ Senior Executive/ Asst Director, Private Mobility

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Transport in Singapore invites qualified individuals to join the Private Mobility team to shape the nation’s transport future. You will help develop and review private mobility policies, engage with government partners, and contribute to sustainability and inter-modal connectivity initiatives.

You will analyse trends, propose policy measures, and collaborate with international and local thought leaders to keep Singapore at the forefront of transport innovation, safety and

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities for policy analysis.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and analyse qualitative and quantitative data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review private mobility policies and strategies.
• Engage with government agencies to align policy initiatives.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts and inter-modal connectivity planning.
• Study trends and propose proposals to keep Singapore ahead in transport.

Skills

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Job description

What the role is:

Singapore is internationally renowned for our transport infrastructure and for being a global aviation and maritime hub. At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we spearhead developments in our air, land and sea transport sectors to advance Singapore's economic competitiveness and Singaporeans' quality of life. We seek dynamic, analytical and committed individuals to join our able MOT team in realising our vision of a global interconnected transport hub.If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, do join us!

What you will be working on:

The Private & Shared Mobility Division oversees the development of private transport policies, encompassing vehicles, roads, and active mobility, and is also responsible for the development of strategies to prepare the MOT Family for future mobility challenges and opportunities, particularly in the areas of sustainability, research and development and inter-modal connectivity. As part of the Private Mobility team, you are expected to work together with other government agencies to:

• Develop and review private mobility strategies and policies, such as on the Certificate of Entitlement;
• Develop measures to contribute to the transport sector's move towards sustainability, including measures to scale up electric vehicle adoption;
• Study trends that may impact the future of transport and develop proposals to enable Singapore to stay ahead of these trends;
• Engage international and local thought leaders from both the private and public sectors, as well as help spur industry development efforts.

What we are looking for:

You should be a Singapore citizen, preferably with prior work experience in the fields of public policy, research, futures, consulting, or public sector experience in a strategy or policy analysis role or in the transport or infrastructure sector.Candidates should possess strong critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, excellent writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should be able to work independently, and be confident in analysing qualitative and quantitative information.

About Ministry of Transport

The Mission of Ministry of Transport is to develop Singapore's land, sea and air transport sectors so as to enhance our economic competitiveness and quality of life in a knowledge-based economy. MOT oversees the development and regulation of the following sectors:

• Civil Aviation and Air Transport
• Maritime and Ports
• Land Transport

Besides providing an efficient and cost-effective transportation in Singapore, it also strives to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime centre for the region.The ministry sets the strategic and policy direction while operations and regulatory works are carried out by the statutory boards under its charge. There are four statutory boards which are established by Acts of Parliament: the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC). The ministry also oversees the operation of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).