Senior Assistant Director Operations Planning at National Environment Agency in Singapore

Job Title: Senior Assistant Director (Operations Planning)

Organisation National Environment Agency
Location 40 Scotts Road, Environment Building, Singapore 228231
No. of Vacancies 1

Formed on 1 July 2002, the National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organization responsible for improving and sustaining a clean and green environment in Singapore. The NEA develops and spearheads environmental initiatives and programmes through its partnership with the People, Public and Private sectors. It is committed to motivating every individual to take up environmental ownership and to care for the environment as a way of life.
By protecting Singapore's resources from pollution, maintaining a high level of public health and providing timely meteorological information, the NEA endeavours to ensure sustainable development and a quality living environment for present and future generations.
Responsibilities
You will supervise a team of officers and oversee the maintenance engineering and system management, in order to ensure and promote safe, clean, hygienic and conducive dining environment in hawker centres. Your duties will include:
• Formulate and draft guidelines, SOPs and processes, for the smooth operation of the department as well as the hawker centres
• Assist in the monitoring of issues pertaining to licencing and tenancy processes and policies to facilitate and ensure that all licensing and agreement terms and conditions are met
• Provide staff support and assist in drafting plans for the continual and timely improvements and system level repair and refurbishment of hawker centres
• Monitor and manage the maintenance of engineering framework to ensure high reliability and serviceability of infrastructures and related systems in the hawker centres
• Assist in monitoring and managing the framework for higher cleaning standards and sustainable contracts for hawker centres, and the engagement program to foster stronger relationship/rapport with respective stakeholders
Requirements
• Degree preferably in Estate Management/ Building Technology/Civil & Structural / M & E Engineering
• Preferably with at least 7 years of experience in maintenance engineering, facility management and management of operations and management of public issues.
How To apply:
http://app2.nea.gov.sg/job_opportunities.aspx
Deadline: 26/08/2013

Deputy Manager Human Resource at Department of Statistics in Singapore

Job Title: Manager/Deputy Manager (Human Resource)

Organisation Department of Statistics
Location 100 High Street #05-01 The Treasury, 179434
No. of Vacancies 1

The Singapore Department of Statistics is the National Statistical Authority responsible for statistics on the Singapore economy and population.
We collect, compile and analyse a wide range of economic, business, household, population, income and expenditure statistics and provide statistical inputs to decision-making agencies in monitoring and developing policies.
Join us for a challenging career at the Singapore Department of Statistics.
Responsibilities
You will be part of the HR team managing the full spectrum of human resource functions covering talent attraction, internship, staff deployment/secondment, manpower planning, compensation and benefits, learning and development, staff retirement/re-employment and related functions.
Your responsibilities include overseeing and implementing initiatives and programmes to achieve people/organisational excellence, conducting reviews to enhance HRD/HRM processes and procedures, and designing and implementing staff wellness and engagement/communication programmes.
Requirements
- A good degree preferably in Human Resource Management, Business Studies, Business Administration or other related disciplines;
- At least 4 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role;
- Familiarity with HR practices in the public sector will be an advantage;
- Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills; and
- Team player with ability to work independently.
How to Apply:
http://careers-gov-jobs.jobstreet.com.sg/jobs/jobdesc.asp?eid=1612&jid=91057407&did=15&type=0&its=0&src=8&itn=0
Deadline: 06/09/2013

Manager Business and Service Excellence at SPRING Singapore in Singapore

Job Title: Senior Officer/ Manager (Business and Service Excellence)

Organisation SPRING Singapore
Location Solaris, 1 Fusionopolis Walk, #01-02 South Tower, Singapore 138628
No. of Vacancies 1

SPRING Singapore is the enterprise development agency for growing innovative companies and fostering a competitive SME sector. We work with partners to help enterprises in financing, capabilities and management development, technology and innovation, and access to markets. As the national standards and accreditation body, SPRING also develops and promotes internationally-recognised standards and quality assurance to enhance competitiveness and facilitate trade.
Responsibilities
You will work with both large corporations and SMEs to help them adopt the globally benchmarked Business Excellence (BE) Framework, as a key management tool for raising productivity and sustaining growth. This will involve one-on-one engagements with business managers to understand their needs and facilitate their participation in organisational health assessments, BE awards and management capability upgrading projects. This may also involve collaborating with partners such as industry bodies, institutes of higher learning, public agencies and external assessors on outreach and developmental projects.
Requirements
A good degree with two to five years of relevant experience. Knowledge of current and best practices in Management and Strategy frameworks, Human Resources, Enhancing Service and Organisation Development and/or experience in implementing and maintaining BE programmes such as the Singapore Quality Class, People Developer, Singapore Innovation Class and Singapore Service Class. Strong communications and engagement skills; results oriented.
How to Apply:
http://careers-gov-jobs.jobstreet.com.sg/jobs/jobdesc.asp?eid=1612&jid=91057398&did=85&type=0&its=0&src=8&itn=0
Deadline: 06/09/2013

Finance Employment Facilitation Division at Singapore Workforce Development Agency in Singapore

Job Title: Manager, Finance (Employment Facilitation Division) (201353)

Organisation Singapore Workforce Development Agency
Location Singapore
No. of Vacancies 1

The Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) enhances the competitiveness of our workforce by encouraging workers to learn for life, and advance with skills. This will in turn help our companies compete, and strengthen our economy.
In today's workplace, most jobs require knowledge as well as skills, which include the right attitude for the job, foundational and technical competencies. Many employers therefore look for and value workers with the right skills to do the job. Hence, WDA's role is to develop and strengthen skills-based training for adult workers to upgrade and advance in their careers and lives, over and above academic upgrading pathways.
To achieve this, WDA is developing a Continuing Education and Training (CET) infrastructure under the CET Masterplan, announced by the Prime Minister in Feb 2008. We work with many partners, including employers, industry associations, the Union and training organisations, to develop skills-based training that are relevant to industries, accessible and open to all in the workforce - young and old, from rank and file to professionals and executives.
A key initiative under the Masterplan is to continue to strengthen the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) system as a national credentialling system for skills. WSQ is relevant to and recognised by industry, embraces adult learning principles, and provides means and pathway to help all workers learn for life, and advance with skills.
Responsibilities
To assist in accounting activities for the Career Centre’s functions of the CDC, including implementing financial policies, maintenance of accounting records, financial reporting, performance accounting, cash management, internal control systems, financial planning and management reporting for the council.
Prepare budget and expenditures forecast for the delegated functions – Career Centre
Ensure that the trust fund for the delegated functions is used according to the objectives stipulated in the agreements.
Ensures that all transactions are captured and payments made are compliance with CDC’s Rules, PA’s financial guidelines and the delegated roles guidelines.
Prepare monthly expenditures statements, budget utilization report, cost allocation schedules and statistical reports on the trust fund financial position.
Prepare audit schedules and co-ordinate with the Career Centre staff to provide information for audit.
Assists in the implementation of accounting systems, procedures and internal controls or enhance existing work process to improve efficiency for cost saving.
Process payments and receipts, bank reconciliations and general filing for the delegated functions.
Preparation of monthly employment statistics
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Minimum Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration, Banking & Finance or equivalent
1-2 years experience in accounting/ auditing field
Familiarity with SAP accounting system.
Proficient in Ms Excel.
Good analysis skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
How To apply:
http://impact-sg.jobstreet.com/jobs/jobs.asp?eid=9150843&wloc=0
Deadline: 06/09/2013

Temporary Senior Executive at Health Promotion Board in Singapore

Job Title: Temporary Senior Executive/ Manager, Administration (Procurement)

Organisation Health Promotion Board
Location No 3 Second Hospital Avenue #06-00,Singapore 168937
No. of Vacancies 1

Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) has a vision to build a nation of healthy people.
Although residents in Singapore today enjoy good health with high life expectancy and low mortality rates, we want to further improve our health status and continue to enjoy good health as we age.
To achieve this, HPB assumes the role of the main driver for national health promotion and disease prevention programmes. Our goal is to increase the quality and years of healthy life and prevent illness, disability and premature death.
HPB implements programmes that reach out to the population, specifically children, adults and the elderly. These programmes include health and dental services for school children, BreastScreen Singapore, AIDS Education Programme, CervicalScreen Singapore, Childhood Injury Prevention Programme, Mental Health Education Programme, National Myopia Prevention Programme, Physical Activity, National Smoking Control Programme, Nutrition Programme, Osteoporosis Education Programme, Workplace Health Promotion Programme, HPB Online, HealthLine, Health Information Centre and HealthZone. New programmes will also be initiated over time to address health concerns among the community.
A healthy nation comprises people who can embrace life fully. HPB is committed to helping residents in Singapore attain optimal health through our health promotion and disease prevention programmes.
Responsibilities
This tempory position (till Dec 2013) is responsible to develop sourcing strategies across all indirect category spend which includes supervising a team of sourcing professionals, driving process efficiency and cost efficacy of the sourcing function as well as meeting the needs of stakeholders while ensuring HPB leverages its overall purchasing power. The individual will have strategic responsibilities for sourcing indirect products and services in a cost effective manner while ensuring that HPB gets the full value from its supplier relationships.
You should demonstrate the ability to streamline operational procedures, perform continuous improvement and present spend report & procurement dashboard to Senior Management. You will establish term / period contracts and framework agreements for board-wide purchases. You will provide advice to the user’s departments and screen all procurement approvals for correctness of submission, procedures and documentation. You are also the custodian of all contract documents, MOUs and agreements. Other duties include conducting end user’s training on IM procurement guidelines, increasing awareness on policy compliance, performing the role of administrator for GeBIZ and HPB’s procurement system.
Requirements
• 8 years or more of relevant working experience in a purchasing-related role
• At least a Bachelor’s degree, preferably Procurement or Supply Chain related
• CPM certification or other relevant professional designation
• e-Sourcing management experience
• Supervisory and managerial experience
• Advanced project management, negotiation, decision making, organizational, and time management skills
• Advanced working knowledge of: Management principles and techniques, Sourcing governance policies and procedures, Auditing and compliance procedures/guidelines, Commodity, supplier industry conditions, trends, opportunities and competition, Overall costs and cost of components (materials, labor, commodities, facilities, shipping, storage, special technologies and services)
• Knowledge in the Government Procurement Instruction Manuals, Financial Circulars and Financial Circular Minutes
• Knowledge in GeBIZ and SAP is preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills. Excel in interpersonal skills with attention on internal and external customer needs, as well as associate business contacts
• Able to manage workload and focus on priorities.
• Be a proactive, self-motivated individual with the ability to work and deliver in a fast paced environment
How to Apply:
http://careers-gov-jobs.jobstreet.com.sg/jobs/jobdesc.asp?eid=1612&jid=91057408&did=19&type=0&its=0&src=8&itn=0
Deadline: 25/08/2013

Assistant Director Financial Resource Management at Ministry of Health in Singapore

Job Title: Deputy Director / Assistant Director (Financial Resource Management)

Organisation Ministry of Health
Location College of Medicine Building, 16 College Road, Singapore 169854
No. of Vacancies 1

Responsibilities
You will be responsible for management of MOH’s budget and finances, in accordance with statutory requirements, industry best practices and civil service wide initiatives. This will include overseeing the allocation of the healthcare budget of almost $5 billion, the financial and accounting systems in MOH HQ, and implementing and enhancing frameworks and systems, to ensure financial prudence and optimal use of resources in support of MOH’s key priorities.
Requirements
• Good university degree
• Minimum 6-8 years of working experience in finance related areas/industry
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Good writing and strong communication skills
• Meticulous and responsible
• Able to multi-task, work independently in a fast paced environment
How to Apply:
http://careers-gov-jobs.jobstreet.com.sg/jobs/jobdesc.asp?eid=1612&jid=91057369&did=49&type=0&its=0&src=8&itn=0
Deadline: 08/09/2013

Head Youth at People's Association in Singapore

Job Title: Head (Youth)

Organisation People's Association
Location 9 King George
No. of Vacancies 1

The People's Association's mission is to build and to bridge communities in achieving One people, One Singapore. We do this through our network of 1,800 grassroots organisations, five Community Development Councils, the National Youth Council, National Community Leadership Institute, Outward Bound Singapore and Water-Venture.
Responsibilities
Assists Assistant Director (Youth) and working closely with a team of officers in developing, implementing, reviewing and enhancing youth programmes and initiatives. To promote People’s Association Youth Movement (PAYM) for the development of youth programmes. Assists in the promotion and participation of the PAYM in youth programmes at national and international levels. In addition, you will engage and forge strategic partnerships with educational institutions, local and foreign youth organisations, corporations and various agencies so as to build an active, caring and connected youth community.
Requirements
- General Degree with significant extra-curricular activities involvement
- Enjoy working with youths, Institute of Higher Learning and community partners and managing programmes and events
- Pleasant and outgoing personality, good interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task
- Able to work independently and a team player
How To apply:
http://sg.dimension.jobsdb.com/career/default.asp?PID=1&AC=OBS&EC=PA&GC=&LID=Null&SP=1
Deadline: 13/08/2013