Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director, Land Policy Division

Ministry of Law; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Law in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director in the Land Policy Division to drive development and review of legislation, policies, and strategies, optimizing land use for social and economic development.

You will lead the policy formulation process, analyse issues, engage government agencies and stakeholders, and prepare submissions for approvals while building strong collaborations with partner agencies such as the Singapore Land Authority, the

Qualifications

• Domain knowledge to collaborate and/or co-create policy solutions with experts/professionals.
• Distil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective policy solutions.
• Crystalise core issues via clear and concise writing.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to integrate information from various stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team and collaborate with stakeholders, as well as work independently.
• Be meticulous and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and review of legislation, policies, and strategies to optimise land use for Singapore’s social and economic development.
• Engage relevant Government agencies, stakeholders, and industry players; gather feedback and secure buy-in; prepare papers and submissions for approvals; implement policy changes.
• Build close collaborative relationships with counterparts in partner agencies such as the Singapore Land Authority, the Ministry of National Development, and the Ministry of Finance.

Skills

Domain Specific Expertise

Deep Critical Thinking

Clear and Concise Writing

Strong Analytical Skills

Excellent Communication

Team Collaboration

Job description

What the role is:

As an Assistant Director / Senior Assistant Director in the Land Policy Division in the Ministry of Law, you will drive the development and review of legislation, policies, and strategies, to optimise land use for Singapore’s social and economic development.

What you will be working on:

The key policy areas which you may be involved in include:

• Optimisation and Management of State land and properties
• Land Sales and Lease Administration
• Acquisition and safeguarding of land for public purposes
• Property registration and Collective Sales
• Safeguarding of residential land

You will be involved in the entire policy formulation process and conduct analysis of the policy issues; engage relevant Government agencies, stakeholders, and industry players, to gather feedback and get buy-in; prepare papers and submissions to seek approval for your proposals; and work with stakeholders to implement the policy changes. You will work closely with the Deputy Director and senior management. While it is not necessary for you to possess technical know-how before taking up the position, it is important for you to learn quickly and build up domain expertise in the key policy areas and trends, while on the job. You will also need to build a close collaborative relationship with your counterparts in our key partner agencies, such as the Singapore Land Authority, the Ministry of National Development, and the Ministry of Finance.

What we are looking for:

• Key Competencies
• [Domain Specific Expertise]: Develop domain knowledge to collaborate and/or co-create policy solutions with experts/professionals
• [Deep Critical Thinking]: Distil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective policy solutions
• [Clear and Concise Writing]: Crystalise core issues via clear and concise writing
• Personal Traits/Work Experience
• Experience in public policy-making and policy formulation
• Have strong analytical skills and the ability to integrate information from various stakeholders.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team and collaborate with stakeholders, as well as work independently
• Be meticulous and conscientious
• Successful candidate will be appointed on a 1-year contract in the first instance.
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About Ministry of Law

In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people’s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore’s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.