[What the role is]

In the Sanitation and Industry Policy Department (SIPD) under the Public Health Operations Policy Division (PHOPD), you will be part of the team that develops and reviews policies to improve the cleanliness and standards of public toilets in Singapore. This includes formulating policies, reviewing sanitary facilities requirements under the Code of Practice for Environmental Health (COPEH), reviewing outcomes of the Environmental Sanitation Regime, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen public toilet standards and outcomes.

[What you will be working on]

You will be working in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

You Will Be Responsible For The Following

Formulate and review public toilet policies, including sanitary facilities requirements under the COPEH
Review existing policies and develop new policy initiatives to address emerging public toilet and sanitation challenges
Engage and work closely with stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners and premises owners, to align policy requirements and facilitate implementation
Partner operations divisions on policy implementation and enforcement matters
Respond to and manage public and internal queries on public toilet cleanliness, sanitary facilities requirements and related policy matters
Conduct policy research and analyse data, trends and stakeholder feedback to support policy review and development
Prepare briefing materials, presentations and correspondences for management
Assist in any other duties assigned

[What we are looking for]

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess The Following Qualities

Enjoy strategic thinking, policy formulation and solving complex issues through analytical reasoning
Strong analytical, writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear policy papers, reports and presentations
Mature, proactive, meticulous and resourceful, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
Confident in engaging and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and able to build consensus and facilitate stakeholder buy-in
Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Prior experience in policy development, policy implementation, regulatory work or stakeholder engagement will be an advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Assistant Manager/Manager (Sanitation Policy Section) Contract