Assistant Manager/Manager (Competition and Consumer Policy)

Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a candidate to assess and analyze regulated markets related to competition and consumer policy. The role requires a background in economics or related fields and at least 2 years of experience in telecommunications, media, or postal sectors. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The agency fosters innovation and productivity, enhancing the quality of life for all Singaporeans. This position offers a rewarding career in a fast-changing infocomm media sector.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in the telecommunications, media and postal sectors, or related sectors.
• Independent officer who can work well in a team and be involved in cross-team projects.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyse IMDA’s regulated markets in relation to competition and consumer policy matters.
• Undertake robust and deep analysis of policy and regulatory issues.
• Manage and problem-solve cases involving stakeholders from various sectors.
• Ensure strong policy implementation of frameworks and regulations.

Skills

Analytical and creative mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Stakeholder management

Resourcefulness

Multi-tasking capabilities

Education

Background in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration or Engineering

Job description

What the role is:

The candidate will be required to assess and analyse IMDA’s regulated markets (telecom, media and post) in relation to competition and consumer policy matters. This will be in support IMDA’s vision to empower the info-communications sector that drives the economy, bonds communities and powers a Smart Nation.

What you will be working on:

Background in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration or Engineering. Other disciplines can be considered.

At least 2 years of work experience in the telecommunications, media and postal sectors, or related sectors.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills)

Resourceful, highly-motivated, proactive self-starter with an analytical and creative mind

Result and stakeholder-oriented with multi-tasking capabilities

Independent officer who can work well in a team and be involved in cross-team projects

Policy formulation.

Undertake robust and deep analysis of policy and regulatory issues in the telecom, media and post/parcel sectors in the short to medium term, with respect to competition and consumer matters. Obtain multiple perspectives from internal and external stakeholders in order to develop robust and sound policy recommendations.

Policy implementation.

Ensure strong policy implementation of frameworks and regulations for competition and consumer policy matters. Where applicable, enforcement of these frameworks may be required and necessary enforcement action needed. This includes assessment of potential breaches of the Telecommunications and Media Competition Code

Problem-solving and stakeholder management.

Manage and problem-solve cases, including managing stakeholders from various quarters with the public and private sectors

Whole-of-Government Approach.

Where required, there will need to be tight coordination and workings with various government agencies and collaborations to facilitate infrastructure deployment to improve the quality of service experience

What we are looking for:

Background in Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration or Engineering. Other disciplines can be considered.

At least 2 years of work experience in the telecommunications, media and postal sectors, or related sectors.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentation skills)

Resourceful, highly-motivated, proactive self-starter with an analytical and creative mind

Result and stakeholder-oriented with multi-tasking capabilities

Independent officer who can work well in a team and be involved in cross-team projects

About Info-communications Media Development Authority

Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever. We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.