Assistant Manager / Manager (Competition and Consumer Policy)

IMD Info-communications Media Development Authority; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to assess and analyze regulated markets in the info-communications sector. This role focuses on formulating and implementing policies that enhance competition and consumer welfare. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a background in relevant fields such as Economics or Public Policy. You will engage with various stakeholders, ensuring effective policy execution and collaboration with government agencies to improve service quality. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for driving economic growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in telecommunications, media, or postal sectors.
• Strong analytical and creative mindset for policy formulation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of telecom, media, and postal sectors.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure policy implementation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Economics

Public Policy

Business Administration

Engineering

Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

• 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