The Community Engagement and Relations Department (CERD) is looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about the environment, and enjoy working closely with the people, private and public sectors to develop and implement community outreach programmes in areas such as dengue prevention, clean tables, public cleanliness, personal and public hygiene, food waste reduction, resource conservation and energy efficiency.
The key duties vary according to the specific area of work assigned, but may generally include:
• Develop, implement and sustain community outreach programmes on environmental topics.
• Establish good rapport with 3P partners to inculcate pro-environmental values and mobilise community actions.
• Manage/support events jointly organised with the 3P sectors (public/private and people sectors) such as Grassroots Organisations/schools by setting up educational booth at community events and/or conducting e-outreach at digital events. Activities may include conducting physical/online talk and quizzes/ manning of games at booths and are usually held on weekends.
• Train and manage partners’ volunteers for localised outreach events such as dengue prevention house visits, litter picking events, recycling drives and etc.
• Manage 3P Partnerships Fund for community outreach projects within the district.
• Attend partners’ meetings (e.g. monthly meetings and other event/ project meetings with community groups) during weekday’s nights/weekends when required.
The job might be for you if you possess the following:
• Able to work flexible hours and perform duties on weekday nights, weekends or public holidays when the need arises.
• Keen interest in environmental public health and protection.
• A passion for working with the community.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills and able to work independently as well as a team player.
• An aptitude for public engagement.
• Resourcefulness and good analytical reasoning and data synthesis skills.
• Have physical stamina to conduct door to door house visits and stand for extended periods while organising physical events and manning exhibition booths.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
To apply, please proceed to Careers@gov at https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-HQ-ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING/Asst-Mgr-Mgr--Community-Engagement---Relations-Dept---North-West-Branch-_JR-10000032724
