Senior Executive / Assistant Director (Sustainability)

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sustainability Partnerships Office (SPO) under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment is responsible for driving partnerships with the 3P sectors to advance the sustainability movement in Singapore and achieve the goals under the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

SPO also manages the $50 million SG Eco Fund, which supports ground‑up projects to advance environmental sustainability and engage the community.

Qualifications

• Resourcefulness and Adaptability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong inter‑agency coordination skills
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and speaking
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
• Able to work both independently and in teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate programmes (e.g. Climate Youth Development Programme, Youth@COP) and initiatives to raise awareness on environmental sustainability and galvanise community action
• Work with corporates, NGOs, and/or agencies to support initiatives for various stakeholder groups (e.g. youths, NGOs)
• Develop and implement strategies for growing environmental sustainability partnerships
• Collaborate with and support partners (e.g. ground‑up groups, NGOs, Institutes of Higher Learning and schools) to design and implement initiatives that engage and advance environmental sustainability in their communities
• Evaluate proposals submitted for the SG Eco Fund
• Manage on‑going projects and fund disbursement
• Manage the administration and governance of the Fund
• In addition, you will have opportunities to participate in MSE‑wide programmes and sustainability projects

Job description

What the role is:

At MSE and our family of agencies – PUB, NEA, and SFA – we drive sustainability and resilience initiatives that improve the everyday lives of Singaporeans. As part of the MSE Family, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading efforts to safeguard water resources, protect public health, and ensure food safety. Through partnerships across sectors, we tackle evolving challenges while fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive workplace. Join us in shaping Singapore’s sustainable future and making a lasting impact on the everyday lives of generations to come. The Sustainability Partnerships Office (SPO) under the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment is responsible for driving partnerships with the 3P (People, Public and Private) sectors to advance the sustainability movement in Singapore and achieve the goals under the Singapore Green Plan 2030. SPO works with our partners and stakeholders to co-create and co-deliver sustainability-related projects. SPO also manages the $50 million SG Eco Fund, which supports ground‑up projects to advance environmental sustainability and engage the community. Through these efforts, SPO endeavours to galvanise and enable Singaporeans to take collective action and build a sustainable Singapore together.

What you will be working on:

Programmes and Partnerships Development

• Develop and coordinate programmes (e.g. Climate Youth Development Programme, Youth@COP) and initiatives to raise awareness on environmental sustainability and galvanise community action;
• Work with corporates, non‑governmental organisations (NGOs), and/or agencies to support initiatives for various stakeholder groups (e.g. youths, NGOs);
• Develop and implement strategies for growing environmental sustainability partnerships; and
• Collaborate with and support partners (e.g. ground‑up groups, NGOs, Institutes of Higher Learning and schools) to design and implement initiatives that engage and advance environmental sustainability in their communities.

Fund Administration

• Evaluate proposals submitted for the SG Eco Fund;
• Manage on‑going projects and fund disbursement; and
• Manage the administration and governance of the Fund.

In addition, you will have opportunities to participate in MSE‑wide programmes and sustainability projects.

What we are looking for:

• Resourcefulness and Adaptability - Able to work in a dynamic environment, handle multiple work pieces concurrently, and adapt to the changing needs of the role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Able to engage stakeholders on sustainability issues, understand their perspectives and bring them on board as partners.
• Strong inter‑agency coordination skills - Able to manage inter‑agency dynamics, build trust with stakeholders from different agencies, understand and rationalise agencies’ viewpoints and work together to find common ground.
• Strong communication skills, both in writing and speaking - Able to express points in a logical and compelling fashion.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills - Able to identify the specific problems/gaps and develop considered solutions. Also comfortable with numbers, as there will be projects to manage that require processing claims and tracking fund utilisation.
• Able to work both independently and in teams.

About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE’s key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource‑efficient and climate‑resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience. We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore’s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment – not just for now, but for generations to come. We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro‑active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross‑deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development. To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.