Assistant Manager/Manager / Senior Manager (Strategy Branch), SIR/SB

What the role is:

The Strategy, International & Research Group (SIR) drives the strategic planning process and research to help MSF advance its mission and contribute to the whole-of-government strategic objectives. MSF is setting up a dedicated strategic organisational planning function to further strengthen our social compact, be mission-focused and outcome-oriented.

What you will be working on:

As Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager (Strategy Branch), you will support the strategic planning process and organisational alignment for a capable, adaptive and trusted MSF. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to:

1. Support MSF Family’s strategic workforce planning process, which would include developing workforce strategies to address current and future organisational needs;
2. Identify, forward plan and prioritise organisational needs to optimise manpower resources to drive capacity and productivity;
3. Monitor skills trend in the labour market to mitigate risks in skills obsoletion within MSF officers, and to ensure our officers are future-ready with transferrable skills beyond their current job roles to take on emerging work demands.

You will have a unique vantage point to gain an understanding of the breadth of MSF’s work. You will have the opportunity to regularly engage senior management and MSF Family to shape organisational priorities. You will be able to build organisational development skills through organisation alignment initiatives. Through the above, you will assist MSF’s leadership to steer the direction of the Ministry, influence the allocation of resources, and the work of the various divisions.

What we are looking for:

• Prior experience in strategic planning, human resource, organisational design, organisational development and policy work will be an added advantage;
• Passionate for the social service sector;
• Possess both critical and lateral thinking skills;
• Good written and verbal communication, relationship management and project management skills;
• Proactive, independent, self-motivated and a team player;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development:

“We are Professionals with Passion for People.” The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!