Assistant Director (Strategic Planning)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) invites applications for a role as Assistant Director (SP) to support PA's strategic planning, alignment of divisions, and progress tracking of strategic thrusts. You will also help coordinate manpower and budget planning and prepare strategic submissions for leadership oversight.

The role includes secretariat support for the PA Board and senior management, as well as coordinating cross-divisional initiatives and early contributions to Public Service

Qualifications

• Cover duties of DD (SP) in his / her absence.
• Perform other duties as and when assigned by senior officers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning and review PA's strategic thrusts.
• Coordinate budgeting and manpower planning for mid to long term.
• Prepare board papers, management reports and submissions to external agencies.
• Support transformation and cross-divisional initiatives across PA.

Job description

What the role is

The Assistant Director (SP) will assist the SP Division in driving PA's strategic planning efforts. This includes developing and reviewing PA's strategic thrusts, as well as identifying opportunities for synergies with other Government agencies. The Assistant Director (SP) will also be responsible for aligning PA Divisions to PA's strategic thrusts and tracking progress towards achieving them.

What you will be working on

Contribute to SP’s efforts in the following: Strategic Resource Management: Develop and review PA’s strategic thrusts: Resource management for mid to long term planning (manpower and budget/fund) Adoption of Programme Evaluation (PE) methodologies Strategic Planning: Develop long-term directions and strategies: Identify emerging external landscape trends and assess their implications for PA Track progress of achieving PA’s strategic priorities and identify gaps to be addressed Conduct analysis and data mining Provide strategic content for annual Community Seminar and Workplan Seminar to communicate key objectives for community leaders and PA Staff respectively Develop and review strategies to build PA’s internal capabilities Co‑develop, coordinate and prepare board papers and management reports Plan and coordinate reviews, seminars and workshops to align management and staff Strategic Implementation: Steer PA towards strategic innovation and transformation: Coordinate and drive PA’s contribution to Public Service Transformation efforts Review of PA’s Strategic Touchpoints Coordinate the transformation of Residents' Networks through asset-based community development approaches to grow micro-communities Coordinate and facilitate Last Mile Workforce Transformation Staffing and Coordination: Provide secretariat support for PA Board and senior management platforms Coordinate and prepare submissions to external agencies Facilitate cross-divisional tasks/projects and initiatives Plan and monitor Division’s budget

What we are looking for

Cover duties of DD (SP) in his / her absence Perform other duties as and when assigned by senior officers

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.