Manager

[What the role is]

The mission of the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is to ensure and secure a supply of safe food for Singapore. As part of SFA's efforts to enhance food security and resilience, the Resource Strategy Department drives the long-term planning and development of agri-food infrastructure and enabling ecosystem through resource strategies, policy development, commercial planning.

The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team working with stakeholders across government agencies, operators, and tenants to develop innovative infrastructure modalities, ensuring relevancy and currency of resource-related policies, and commercial solutions that support and advance Singapore’s agri-food ecosystem.

[What you will be working on]

Resource Planning

• Assess long-term land, sea space and infrastructure needs, and develop resource strategies to support Singapore’s agri-food production and distribution requirements.
• Review resource-related instruments and schemes to ensure that agri-food infrastructure remains relevant, resilient and aligned with sector needs.

Space Policy and Governance

• Review and develop land, sea space and infrastructure policies, regulatory levers and tender conditions to support strategic resource allocation.
• Establish governance frameworks to manage policy, operational and regulatory risks, including ownership and operating models such as Company Limited by Guarantee and Design-Build-Own-Operate arrangements.

Commercial Strategy & Plans

• Undertake feasibility studies, market assessments and funding/financing strategies for shared services and new infrastructure.
• Develop commercial and operating models, including the manpower and funding needed to support infrastructure projects.
• Identify and secure tenants, developers, operators and partners, and negotiate agreements aligned with demand, market needs and key commercial risks.

[What we are looking for]

The successful candidate should also possess:

• Relevant experience in policy planning, and economic/financial analysis.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, real estate domain would be an advantage
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop practical and well-considered solutions.
• Excellent written, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and navigate ambiguity.
• Self-motivation and a strong sense of initiative.