Manager (FTD/ECS)

Singapore Food Agency

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 10 days ago
What the role is:Purpose of Job:SFA is the national authority that ensures and secures a supply of safe food for Singapore. The officer will be part of a dynamic team in the Food Trade Department of the Licensing Division, processing requests for certification of food export to various destination countries.What you will be working on:Duties:You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the following:
  • Process and issue export certificates/documents to facilitate the export of food products
  • 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
  • Provide guidance and advice to exporters/manufacturers on export of food products
  • Carry out policy review and implement changes to work processes
  • Develop initiatives related to food export certification
  • Engage stakeholders as part of policy and process review
  • Prepare management reports
  • Conduct training to food exporters on export certification matters
What we are looking for:Qualifications/ Other Requirements:
  • A University Degree in Food Science/Food Technology or Science-related discipline
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Good IT knowledge and strong analytical ability
  • Able to work as a team
  • Able to engage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Work Location:SFA HQ at JEM Office Tower
52 Jurong Gateway Road Singapore 608550About Singapore Food Agency:The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the 'Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health. The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.

Singapore Food Agency