Manager/Snr Mgr/Asst Director (Emergency Preparedness)

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is looking for an officer to join a team working with government and private organisations to meet national interests.

You will formulate contingency plans for peacetime crises and emerging risks from climate change and new energy sources, review the crisis management framework, and conduct regular exercises to validate readiness and coordinated responsiveness. You will also support systems capability development and training planning.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in developing emergency plans and exercise planning.
• Past experience in shipping, logistics or supply chain will be an added advantage.
• Highly driven, organized, able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or permanent appointment.

Responsibilities

• Formulation of contingency plans to mitigate peacetime crisis and emerging risks from climate change and new energy sources such as green fuels.
• Review of MPA Crisis Management framework and contingency plans.
• Conduct regular crisis management exercises to validate WoG ops readiness and coordinated responsiveness.
• Support EP systems’ capability development, knowledge management of EP information, operational readiness, and training/evaluation planning.

Job description

What the role is:

The officer will be part of a team working with both government and private organisations to meet national interests

What you will be working on:

These tasks include formulation of contingency plans to mitigate peacetime crisis and emerging risks brought forth by climate change and hazards from the use of new energy sources such as green fuels. The roles and responsibilities will also include review of our MPA Crisis Management framework and contingency plans, and conducting regular crisis management exercises to validate WoG ops readiness and coordinated responsiveness. He/She will also be required to support EP systems’ capability development, knowledge management of EP information, operational readiness, as well as training and exercises planning and evaluation.

What we are looking for:

• At least 5 years of experience in developing emergency plans and exercise planning,


• Past experience in the shipping, logistics or supply chain industry will be an added advantage


• Highly driven, organized, able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment


• Strong analytical, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently as well as in a team


• Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent appointment.

About Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

"The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore's strategic maritime interests.MPA is the driving force behind Singapore's port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative.MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development."