Executive (Policy, Planning and Innovation)

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC in Singapore seeks a strategic planning and coordination lead for the Job Security Council (JSC) to drive global insights, align across NTUC units, and foster tech-enabled innovations in job security initiatives.

You will coordinate across JSC units, integrate cross-cutting efforts, and oversee performance analytics while collaborating with the Transformation Office to embed NTUC systems. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong understanding of workforce development and job security issues.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with data analytics and performance tracking tools.
• Familiarity with technology development and integration will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Global insights & best practices through horizon scanning and adaptation to local context.
• Coordinate across JSC units and NTUC divisions for cohesive planning.
• Identify tech-enabled solutions and collaborate with Transformation Office to integrate NTUC systems.
• Develop and implement a communications strategy for JSC with consistent messaging.
• Own statistical tracking of JSC effectiveness and report progress to leadership.
• Serve as secretariat for JSC meetings and prepare progress reports for the Board and stakeholders.

Tools

AiCC

VCC

Job description

You will play a key role in supporting strategic planning and coordination efforts for the Job Security Council (JSC), ensuring alignment across units, leveraging global insights, and driving tech-enabled innovations to enhance job security initiatives.

1. Global Insights & Best Practices

• Conduct horizon scanning to identify international trends and innovations in job security.
• Evaluate the feasibility of adapting global best practices to the local context.
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance JSC’s initiatives.

2. Coordination & Integration

• Facilitate alignment and collaboration across JSC units and with other NTUC divisions.
• Coordinate efforts on cross-cutting issues, including prioritisation of greenfield companies.
• Ensure cohesive planning and execution of JSC’s strategic initiatives.

3. Technological Innovation

• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve JSC’s operational processes.
• Conceptualise tech-enabled solutions based on business needs.
• Collaborate with the Transformation Office (TO) to develop and integrate solutions with NTUC systems (e.g., AiCC, VCC).

4. Communications Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for JSC.
• Coordinate internal and external communications to ensure consistent messaging.

5. Performance Tracking & Analytics

• Own and manage statistical tracking of JSC’s effectiveness.
• Define clear performance indicators and monitor progress.
• Ensure accountability through regular analysis and reporting.

6. Secretariat & Reporting

• Serve as the secretariat for JSC-related meetings and engagements.
• Prepare and present progress reports to the Board, NTUC management, and external stakeholders (e.g., Government, SNEF).
• Support strategic decision-making through timely and accurate reporting.

Job Requirements

• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Strong understanding of workforce development and job security issues.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with data analytics and performance tracking tools.
• Familiarity with technology development and integration will be advantageous.