(Senior)Assistant Director/Manager, Housing (Social Support and Estates)

Ministry of National Development; Singapore; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government agency dedicated to transforming Singapore into a vibrant global city. In this role, you will support national social and economic objectives through innovative public housing policies, tackling diverse challenges that impact both national priorities and local communities. You will engage with key stakeholders to enhance the living environment and ensure accessibility for vulnerable groups. This position offers opportunities in policy making, public communications, and inter-agency collaboration, making a significant impact on the lives of Singaporeans. If you possess strong analytical skills and a passion for urban planning, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to navigate complex issues.
• Experience in policy making and public communications.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and review public housing policies.
• Manage distribution of resources for estate upgrading.
• Explore housing options for seniors.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Policy Acumen

Data Analytics

Urban Planning

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning or Related Field

Job description

What the role is:

To support national social and economic objectives through public housing policies and programmes in the areas of HDB estate upgrading and rejuvenation, as well as meeting the housing needs of vulnerable groups, including low-income families and the elderly. This will involve working with key stakeholders within and outside of government on key policy positions, administrative flexibilities and handling of appeal cases. The key responsibilities are:a) To formulate and review HDB’s estate upgrading and rejuvenation policies and programmes to improve the living environment and maintain the high liveability of HDB flats;b) To manage the distribution of Government resources for estate upgrading and rejuvenation at the national level across estates, and guide implementation of the projects on the ground;c) To ensure that public rental housing remains an accessible and affordable safety net for those without other housing options, and work with social agencies to help tenants eventually progress to homeownership; andd) To explore and expand the housing options for seniors, including working with other infrastructure and social agencies to design new housing-plus-care models.

What you will be working on:

In this role, you will get to tackle diverse challenges, addressing issues straddling national priorities as well as localised ground concerns. Officers can also look forward to opportunities related to policy making, public communications, speech writing and inter-agency projects.

What we are looking for:

Interested applicants should possess strong analytical skills and excel in navigating complex issues with sharp policy acumen. These include analysis and distilling trade-offs in diverse areas such as urban planning and social considerations, economic and fiscal analysis, as well as quantitative and qualitative research. Applicants should be strong team players and comfortable driving discussions and negotiations with other agencies. It would be a plus for applicants to be comfortable with data analytics.

About Ministry of National Development

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans.Our Vision:An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global CityOur Mission:Develop world-class infrastructureCreate a vibrant and sustainable living environmentBuild rooted and cohesive communities