Senior Executive/Executive, Security Policy & Emergency Preparedness

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Transport invites applications for a role focused on developing policies for transport security and emergency preparedness. Candidates will engage with various stakeholders, manage events, and ensure the operational readiness of the ministry in crisis situations. Ideal applicants are analytical, strategic thinkers who thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Singapore citizen with an interest in transport security.
• Experience in policy or operational roles is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate operational details and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Formulate transport security and emergency preparedness policies.
• Engage local and international stakeholders on transport security issues.
• Organize and manage transport security events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Strategic perspective

Job description

What the role is:

At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we spearhead developments in Singapore’s land, sea, and air transport sectors to advance Singapore’s economic competitiveness and improve the quality of life for Singaporeans. We seek dynamic, analytical, and committed individuals to join our MOT team in realizing the vision of a world-class transportation system and a global interconnected hub. If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, we invite you to join us!

What you will be working on:

You will assist in formulating transport security and emergency preparedness policies, doctrines, and plans covering aviation, maritime, and land transport, including regular horizon scanning of relevant developments worldwide. As part of the team driving MOT’s transport security policies, you will engage local stakeholders and international partners on transport security issues relevant to developing holistic policies and approaches. Your responsibilities will include organizing, managing, and participating in transport and transport security events, as well as supporting various strategic, policy, and development initiatives. In managing MOT’s emergency preparedness efforts, you will help ensure operational readiness of MOT and its Statutory Boards to handle contingencies and emergencies. This includes organizing contingency exercises, supporting the Transport Crisis Management Group during emergencies, and collaborating with other agencies on emergency response issues. You will also participate in inter-agency and national exercises.

What we are looking for:

You should be a Singapore citizen with a keen interest in transport security and emergency preparedness. An understanding of policies, operations, and response protocols is essential. Candidates with experience in policy or operational roles are welcome to apply. You should have strong analytical and writing skills, the ability to view issues from a strategic perspective, and the capacity to understand and coordinate operational details. Being a good team player, able to build relationships at all levels, and capable of working independently and under pressure are important qualities.

About Ministry of Transport

The Ministry’s mission is to develop Singapore's land, sea, and air transport sectors to enhance economic competitiveness and quality of life in a knowledge-based economy. MOT oversees the regulation and development of civil aviation, maritime, ports, and land transport sectors. It aims to provide efficient, cost-effective transportation and to position Singapore as an international civil aviation and maritime hub for the region. The ministry sets strategic and policy directions, while operations and regulation are carried out by statutory boards: 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). It also oversees the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).