Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director, FPPD, ISPD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a candidate to lead financial literacy initiatives, enhance youth engagement in financial planning, and establish key partnerships. Candidates should have a university degree and at least 5 years of experience in marketing communications, strong stakeholder management skills, and a passion for financial literacy. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on financial wellbeing in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in marketing communications or outreach.
• Strong interest in financial planning and CPF policies.
• Experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team in implementing financial literacy communication plans.
• Develop partnerships to amplify financial planning messages.
• Create targeted programmes for youth-focused financial planning.

Skills

Marketing communications

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

University degree

Job description

What the role is:

The Income Security Policy Division (ISPD) leads MOM’s efforts in empowering Singaporeans to plan and save for a secure retirement. The Financial Planning Programme Department (FPPD) drives efforts to promote financial literacy and enable Singaporeans to improve their financial wellbeing. FPPD co-leads MoneySense, the national financial education programme, together with MAS. You will oversee a team to develop and implement financial literacy initiatives together with external partners (e.g., content creators, Institute for Financial Literacy) and agencies such as the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board, Housing Development Board (HDB), and Ministry of Health (MOH).

What you will be working on:

• Guide the team in conceptualising, planning, and implementing communication and outreach initiatives to increase financial literacy knowledge and translate it into action.
• Identify and establish partnerships to amplify key financial planning messages, including through traditional media and social media.
• Work with government agencies to develop and roll out financial planning messages and nudges at appropriate life stages.
• Develop targeted programmes and outreach to youth, including:
- In-school programmes for students
- Developing and promoting youth-centric financial planning guidance
• Provide strategic direction to the programmes and outreach efforts of the Institute for Financial Literacy.
• Ensure communication and outreach efforts are guided by research studies and user feedback.

What we are looking for:

• A university degree with at least 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably in marketing communications (marcom), engagement, or outreach.
• Strong interest in financial planning matters and CPF policies.
• Experience in leading a team.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Self-driven and resourceful.
• PWDs are welcome to apply.

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore. Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry, and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore. As an MOM officer, you will contribute to this meaningful mission, impacting diverse and impactful areas — from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies, strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. At MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment not just for our national workforce but also for our officers who tirelessly champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.