Deputy Director

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a skilled leader to head their Data Analytics Team. The role involves guiding the team to address strategic outcomes through data analysis and facilitating capability building within the cluster. With a requirement of at least 8 years of relevant experience and proficiency in statistical software, the ideal candidate must possess strong communication and project management skills. Join us to impact policy planning and enhance service delivery for vulnerable families.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in leading a team and data analytics projects.
• Strong in quantitative methods and data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data analytics team to connect issues across OR domains.
• Guide the team in identifying cross-domain problem statements.
• Spearhead capability building for data-driven culture within the cluster.

Skills

Data analytics

Quantitative methods

Statistical software (R, Python, Stata, SPSS)

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

What the role is:

The Opportunity and Resilience (OR) Cluster in the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) aims to engender a society with opportunities for all to succeed. The Cluster’s work contributes to MSF’s macro-outcomes to ensure stability, self-reliance and social mobility for B20 households, stability and social mobility for families experiencing domestic violence and for youth-at-risk and youth offenders. We are forming a OR Cluster Data Analytics Team to primarily serve the OR Cluster and support data analytics work that are cross-domain in nature across the cluster.

What you will be working on:

You will lead a dynamic team that serves as a central nexus to connect the issues between the OR domains. You will guide the team to achieve the strategic outcomes of the OR Cluster, through data-driven approach, to inform policy and operations planning. You will drive problem-solving and sense-making in selected OR problem statements, through data analytics. You will be involved in the following areas of work:

• Planning and Prioritisation: Guide the team to identify cross-domain problem statements and data priorities across OR Cluster that would inform upstream interventions and service delivery to vulnerable families and individuals.
• Data Analytics: Harmonise relevant datasets, set central standards and guidance for data management across the cluster and perform data analytics and sense-making for selected OR problem statements; provide technical guidance to the team or the OR divisions, and align project objectives, outcomes and methodologies.
• Capability Building: Spearhead capability building for the cluster to build data capabilities at different levels and build a data-driven and evidence-based culture within the cluster.

What we are looking for:

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience, including leading a team and undertaking data analytics project lead roles, will be an advantage.
• Strong in quantitative methods and application, and skilled in using statistical software (R, Python, Stata, SPSS etc.).
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, with good project management skills.
• Ability to understand the business environment and identify business problem statements.
• Knowledge in data governance and database management/systems will be an advantage.

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!