Total 2 manager job vacancies in sfa jem

Manager
Industry Facilitation Department (Food Businesses Section)
Industry Development and Partnership Division

Purpose:
The Industry Facilitation Department (Food Businesses Section) drives industry development of the food businesses sector through facilitating business development and capability building initiatives to transform and drive the growth of Singapore’s food traders, food manufacturers and food service companies.

Job Responsibilities:
Candidate’s key job roles include:
a. Facilitating business development opportunities for food businesses, to drive the growth of Singapore’s food business sector, in support of our overall food security and food safety strategies. This comprises:
i. Planning and identifying food sourcing opportunities (from local and overseas markets) such as organising sourcing and business matching missions
ii. Functioning as the key point of contact in SFA for engagement and coordination with industry associations and partners for food security, food sourcing, overseas investment, and regulatory matters
iii. Maintaining rapport with food businesses for market intelligence, feedback, and information sharing
b. Promoting the adoption of industry standards and best practices amongst food businesses. This comprises:
i. Building a sound understanding of regional/global food industry through research and analysis of local and global business trends, as well as Singapore’s priorities in key thematic areas relating to the needs of food businesses
ii. Identifying, establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, including other government agencies (e.g., ESG), institutions of higher learning, research institutions and industry partners to develop solutions for businesses upgrading and growth
iii. Disseminating information on industry trends and relevant support schemes to food businesses through industry engagement sessions and industry associations
c. Facilitating food businesses’ uptake of technology to improve productivity through assessing technological options that could be extended to food businesses for adoption and facilitating the link-up of food businesses with technology solution providers and institutions of higher learning.
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d. Promote the offtake of local produce among food businesses in support of SFA’s 30 by 30 goal through developing offtake initiatives specific to the food businesses sector.
e. Organising and participating in international events to profile Singapore as a thought leader in urban food solutions.

Qualifications:
A degree with 3 year’s work experience or 1 year of account management would be preferred.

Other Requirements:
Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills. Fluency in Chinese is essential to communicate with the Chinese-speaking stakeholders.
• Business-savvy, possess industry knowledge and account management skills.
• Analytical, self-motivated, result-oriented and dynamic. Able to thrive under pressure, work independently and within a team.
• Competent in advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint.

Work Location:
SFA HQ at Jem Office Tower

• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

To safeguard and promote SFA’s objectives on food security, food safety, and agri-trade through international engagement at multi-lateral and bilateral platforms. Seek to profile Singapore’s expertise in urban food solutions and support efforts to bring these solutions overseas.

Duties/Responsibilities
You will be part of a dynamic team with responsibilities to:
• Formulate strategies and policy positions on bilateral, regional and international food-related issues in support of SFA’s objectives
• Build and maintain SFA’s relationships with foreign counterparts and stakeholders
• Monitor and assess developments in countries, international organisations and non-governmental organisations on food-related issues
• Provide updates on international engagements, including preparing background papers and other relevant material
• Facilitate meetings and visits by foreign VIPs
• Attend relevant bilateral, regional and international meetings

Requirements
• 3-5 years of related work experience
• Strong analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Conscientious and adaptable to different work settings
• Possess initiative and able to work independently; but also able to work collaboratively in teams
• A strong command of the English language
• Open to learning new skills
• Willingness to travel

Work Location:
SFA HQ @ Jem Office Tower

• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.