Senior Assistant Director (CD), STPD

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment is seeking a Senior Assistant Director for the Science and Technology Planning Division in Singapore. This role involves leading the integration of AI and digital solutions to enhance operational capabilities and support sustainable development. Candidates should have relevant degrees, experience in AI or sustainability, and strong analytical skills. The position emphasizes collaboration with various agencies to drive research and innovation.
What the role is:

The role is for a Senior Assistant Director in the Science and Technology Planning Division (STPD). You will support the strategy and master-planning work in Science & Technology (S&T) through digital and AI solutions. These efforts range from working with MSE Family (MSE-F) agencies to synergise and support their AI and Digital technologies capability development to improve efficiencies while enhancing the rigour of reviewing RIE R&D proposals.

STPD uses S&T as an enabler to support the overall MSE vision of creating a sustainable, resource-resilient and climate-resilient Singapore. S&T topics are broad, ranging from water resources, resource circularity, climate adaptation to food security, verticals where AI and Digital Technologies can be a game changer.

You will be part of a dynamic team that drives the strategic translation of MSE-F research output into commercial and operational applications, addressing Singapore’s national imperatives.
What you will be working on:

As a member of the STPD team, your job scope includes:
•Lead transformation of MSE-F operations through capability building and ops-tech integration.
•Establish a common platform for the MSE-F to collect and store research data and enable subsequent analytics to draw insights.
•Co-develop a common data environment system to facilitate data sharing across WOG and with the research community.
•Build capabilities within MSE-F to undertake AI projects.
•Develop and implement AI-assisted S&T research proposals evaluation to improve assessment efficiencies for MSE-F.
•Implement near-term automation technologies and enablers (e.g. robotics middleware framework) within MSE-F.
What we are looking for:

•A degree in relevant fields such as AI or engineering fields.
•2 or more years of experience in the AI/Digital capability development, S&T, or adjacent expertise in sustainability domains would be an advantage.
•Strong ability to validate and translate users’ requirements into solutions.
•Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with deep understanding of innovation ecosystem and technology translation processes.
•Ability to apply systems thinking and understand complex technology-market dynamics across sustainability domains.
•Experience in R&D management and Government Ministry coordination work would be beneficial.
•Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE’s key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience.

We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore’s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment – not just for now, but for generations to come.

We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development.

To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.