[What the role is]
Purpose of JobThe mission of SFA is to ensure and secure a supply of safe food for Singapore.
The officer will be part of a dynamic team in the Food Export & Fisheries Management Department of the Food Supply Operations Division to facilitate the export of food, animal feed and live food animal to international markets through provision of export certificates/documents, while upholding food safety standards and regulatory integrity.
[What you will be working on]
Scope / Duties:
• Support Singapore’s food security and trade objectives by processing export certificates/documents to facilitate the export of food products
• Engage industry stakeholders and provide guidance and advice to exporters/manufacturers on requirements for export of food products
• Review and streamline export certification processes
• Develop and support initiatives that enhance Singapore’s food export capabilities and industry capabilities and awareness
• Facilitate and co-ordinate foreign competent authorities’ audit inspections of local food exporting establishments
• Perform audit or inspections of establishments which export food and live food producing animals
• Prepare management reports and review papers to support decision-making
[What we are looking for]
Qualifications/ Experience/ Skillsets:
• A University Degree in Food Science/Food Technology or Science-related discipline
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good IT knowledge and data analytical ability
• Able to work effectively as a team
• Able to engage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of, or experience in digitalisation and the application of technology to improve work processes will be an advantage
Work Location:
SFA HQ at JEM Office Tower
52 Jurong Gateway Road (S)608550
Skills Required
- University degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or science-related discipline
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good IT knowledge and data analytical ability
- Ability to work effectively as a team
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of or experience in digitalisation and applying technology to improve work processes
What We Do
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is a government agency responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. It undertakes investment promotion and industry development.
