Executive (Policy, Planning and Innovation)

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) seeks a proactive strategist to support the Job Security Council. The role focuses on aligning units, leveraging global insights, and driving tech-enabled innovations to enhance job security initiatives in Singapore.

The position emphasizes cross-unit coordination, data analytics, and effective reporting to leadership and external stakeholders, with a strong emphasis on workforce development and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of workforce development and job security issues.
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with data analytics and performance tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning and coordination for the Job Security Council (JSC).
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify international trends and innovations in job security.
• Coordinate across JSC units and with NTUC divisions to ensure alignment.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to improve JSC processes and integrate solutions with NTUC systems.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy for JSC.
• Own and manage statistical tracking of JSC’s effectiveness and define KPIs.
• Prepare and present progress reports to the Board, NTUC management, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Communication

Data analytics

Performance tracking

Tools

Data analytics tools

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.