Manager/Assistant Director (Food Safety and Security Act Implementation)

Singapore Food Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A new statutory board overseeing food safety is seeking a proactive Project Coordinator to manage timelines and support the enactment of food safety legislation. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills and at least two years of experience in a project coordination role. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, preparing documentation, and engaging with stakeholders. This position is based in Singapore and offers an opportunity to contribute to important public health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enactment of legislation for food safety.
• Coordinate timelines and administrative tasks across divisions.
• Prepare and circulate accurate meeting minutes.

Skills

Project coordination

Good organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Education

Relevant experience in project administration (>2 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Planner

Microsoft Teams

Job description

What the role is

Food Safety and Security Act (FSSA) was passed by Parliament in January 2025 and will be implemented over 3 tranches from 2025 to 2027. This requires the making of subsidiary legislation, and you will be part of a team responsible for preparing, planning and enabling the implementation of the FSSA. This position requires the job applicant to be proactive, highly organised and detail-oriented as he/she supports a high-priority, multi-year workstream involving multiple divisions and stakeholders. The role is essential to ensuring the work stays on track, meetings are well-coordinated, and progress is clearly documented and communicated.

What you will be working on

1. Member of the legislative development and management team responsible for leading the enactment of legislation to ensure that SFA has the legal power to operationalise food safety interventions including standards in food regulations. The key workstream for 2026-2027 would be the FSSA. This would include:

• a. Working internally with Divisions and with MSE and relevant agencies on the content of the FSSA subsidiary legislation which would include preparation of drafting instructions, formulation of new policies and review of current policies where relevant, and board resolutions.
• b. Coordinating and managing the overall process, timelines/schedules and administrative tasks across various divisions.
• c. Organising and facilitating regular meetings, including agenda planning, scheduling of meetings, booking venues or virtual links and circulating materials.
• d. Recording, preparing and circulating accurate and timely meeting minutes.
• e. Following up with relevant parties to track progress against assigned tasks.
• f. Support the project teams in preparing presentations, progress reports and other documentation for senior management.
• g. Maintaining organised documentation to support transparency and accountability

Duties also include studying the existing requirements and industry practice, formulating new requirements, engaging stakeholders (both internal and external), and working with other divisions and agencies to ensure smooth implementation.

What we are looking for

Qualifications / Other Experience

• Preferably with working experience (>2 years) in project coordination or project administration role, although fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Independent team player with a positive work attitude
• Self-motivated, able to work well in a fast‑paced environment and thrive under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Good organisational skills, meticulous with attention to details
• Strong ability to manage and track multiple deadlines and follow up with responsible parties
• Possess good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, as well as good presentation skills
• Able to use a basic suite of computer software for office applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using collaboration and project tracking tools such as Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Teams, etc.
• Demonstrate initiative, drive and willingness to take on additional duties when required.

Work Location

SFA HQ at JEM Office Tower

About Singapore Food Agency

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the ‘Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health. The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.