EAS is a specialist company providing advice to trade associations, governments and companies in the area of food, nutrition and health policy. We are looking for an experienced professional in the field of food and health policies in Asia to join our Asia based team in Singapore. The desired candidate should have initiative, creativity, a sound knowledge in food and health issues and the commitment to achieve excellence.
| Manager - Asian and global food and health policy (Singapore) | Post Date: 14 Sep 09 |
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic support and advice to a global association in the area of nutrition and health policy.
- Monitoring and analysing developments on food and nutrition regulation and policy across Asia.
- Participating in key government meetings (e.g. Codex) in Asia and internationally.
- Assessing the effect of changes in legislation, developing policy options and making recommendations.
- Managing the development and implementation of regulatory projects in food and nutrition.
- Working with our scientific-technical experts on developing solutions to regulatory and policy questions.
- Drafting position papers and coordinating the development of longer reports.
- Preparing and giving presentations to international audiences.
Skill and knowledge requirements:
- At least two working languages. Must be excellent in English and an Asian language.
- Attention to detail, good research and analytical skills.
- Interest in Asia and global policy developments in food and health.
- Ability to summarise complex arguments clearly and accurately.
- Exposure (or familiar) in public policy.
- Practical understanding of decision-making and public affairs in Asia.
- Team player, strategic thinker, self starter, good communicator, attentive listener and skilled networker.
- Proven organisational ability and excellent time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with frequent deadlines.
- A keen interest to travel regionally and internationally.
Deadlines for applications: 23 October 2009
All our staff work closely together but are expected to be strongly self-motivated in their areas of responsibility. A highly competitive package is available for candidates with the right skills and attitude.
We thank you for your application and we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All resumes will be kept strictly confidential. Thank you very much