Manager / Assistant Manager (Safety Assessment Branch) - Contract

What the role is

The Radiation Protection and Nuclear Science Group in NEA is the national authority for radiation protection in Singapore and serves to protect the public, radiation workers, and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. Its Regulation Division administers and enforces the Radiation Protection Act and Regulations through a system of licensing and inspections.

What you will be working on

As a Manager/Assistant Manager of the Nuclear Science and Technology Department in the Regulation Division, the officer will be responsible for the following:

1. Ensure that Singapore is able to fulfil its obligations under various international conventions and agreements on nuclear safety, security, and safeguards.
2. Implement activities tasked by inter-ministry committee and its working groups.
3. Provide technical support and advice on nuclear safety, security, and safeguards matters to relevant government agencies.
4. Monitor nuclear science and technology developments and provide technical assessment.
5. Monitor developments in international conventions and agreements and provide assessment.

What we are looking for

The job might be for you if you possess the following:

1. Honours Degree in Engineering.
2. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Good analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
4. Able to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
5. Able to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
6. Able to adapt to changes and has a positive work attitude.
7. Highly motivated, meticulous, committed, and takes initiative.
8. Aptitude to understand concepts in radiation protection and nuclear science.
9. Able to travel overseas for official trips.
10. Able to commence overseas Masters' degree programme in the year of recruitment, if required.
11. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.