Assistant Director (Strategy), SPR, SNDG

NLB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Library Board (NLB) in Singapore invites applications for an Assistant Director in the Strategy team within the Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG). You will lead a small team and help shape digital government strategy across agencies.

You will work with SNDG leadership and GovTech to set priorities, translate policy into digital initiatives, and develop metrics to track progress toward citizen-centred services.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in public policy, strategic planning, tech policy or a related field.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Keen interest in technology and willingness to keep up with technological trends.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and refine WOG Digital Government strategies to uplift digital capabilities within Government.
• Communicate Digital Government strategies to a diverse group of stakeholders across Government effectively.
• Design and implement processes that translate strategy into digital transformation efforts across Government agencies.
• Work closely with SNDG leadership to identify strategic goals and priorities, and collaborate with SNDG teams and GovTech.
• Leverage policy and resourcing mechanisms to drive Digital Government outcomes.
• Develop methods and metrics to measure and evaluate progress of our Digital Government effort.

Skills

Public policy

Strategic planning

Policy analysis

Writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Description:

The Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG), under the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), is at the forefront of the Singapore Government’s digital transformation. We shape and implement strategies and policies to achieve our vision of a Digital Government that is Digital to the core, and serves with heart. This includes building long-term digital capabilities for the public sector, driving innovation across Government agencies, and ensuring digital services are user-centric, secure and resilient.

The Strategy, Policy and Resourcing (SPR) Division serves a horizontal function within the SNDG cluster, partnering other SNDG divisions to ensure a coordinated approach within SNDG as well as across Government, as we steer the direction of digital government.

As an Assistant Director in the Strategy team, you will lead a team of 2 to 3 officers in driving Digital Government strategies for the Whole-of-Government (WOG), and have the chance to shape how Government agencies can better serve citizens and businesses through digital means.

In this role, you will:

• Formulate and refine WOG Digital Government strategies to uplift digital capabilities within Government
• Communicate Digital Government strategies to a diverse group of stakeholders across Government effectively, ensuring strategic alignment and buy-in
• Design and implement processes that translate strategy into digital transformation efforts across Government agencies, in support of Public Sector Transformation
• Work closely with SNDG leadership to identify strategic goals and priorities, and collaborate with SNDG teams and GovTech to deliver on these priorities
• Leverage policy and resourcing mechanisms to drive Digital Government outcomes
• Develop methods and metrics to measure and evaluate progress of our Digital Government effort

Requirements:

We are seeking a dynamic, adaptable professional with:

• At least 5 years of experience in public policy, strategic planning, tech policy or a related field
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Keen interest in technology and willingness to keep up with technological trends. Technical knowledge or experience working with digital products is advantageous, but not a must.

[Personal Traits]

• Adaptable and quick learner who is comfortable working in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment
• Autonomy, resourcefulness and drive to get things done
• Leadership qualities, such as taking initiative and responsibility, influencing and caring for others