Assistant Vice President

[What the role is]

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About the Energy & Renewables (E&R) Division

The E&R division spearheads Singapore’s industry development across the energy value chain, including oil & gas, renewables and the energy & chemicals sectors. The team works with leading global energy companies to develop and implement strategies to transform existing businesses and pursue new business opportunities in areas such as sustainable products, decarbonisation and new energies, in Singapore for the region and/or globally. We work closely with various teams in EDB and external stakeholders to provide solutions to secure foreign direct investments. We continuously build networks across the sector and with the larger business community/ ecosystem.

[What you will be working on]

You will be in charge of leading a team that looks at planning and policy, supply and distribution relating to energy supply chain resilience. You will also work on developing and implementing strategies to support industry development of the energy and chemicals industry, such as ecosystem development and to enhance industry competitiveness.

With your team, you will be required to develop and review policies to drive industry development and improve energy supply chain resilience, factoring in industry trends and global/regional landscape developments. You will have to work closely with industry stakeholders to obtain insights, assess implications and translate the strategies and policies into implementation plans. You will have to work across other Singapore government stakeholders to shape and secure alignment on policies and implementation plans towards a competitive and resilient industry ecosystem.

This role will report to the Vice President, Energy and Renewables.

[What we are looking for]

A successful candidate should have/be:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with relevant working experience

• At least 8 years of experience, preferably in the energy, chemical or natural resources industry, and/or in policy development

• A strong interest and passion in global energy industry and/or international climate change developments

• Ability to conduct in-depth analysis of complex issues and put forth actionable solutions

• Keen sense of business acumen and experience in project management

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken; including ability and experience in engaging stakeholders across the public and private sectors

• Self-motivated and positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a team player

• Singaporean