Lead Associate/ Senior Associate/ Associate, Continuous Professional Development

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a professional to lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive workforce development strategy in government procurement. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and 3-8 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on project management and stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers an opportunity to influence procurement practices across the public service, promoting excellence through strategic partnerships and professional standards.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in talent development or programme management.
• Public sector or procurement experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement the procurement competency framework.
• Design development roadmaps for procurement officers.
• Develop competency assessment methodologies.
• Create competency pathways for procurement professionals.
• Develop standards that drive excellence in public procurement.
• Establish benchmarks for procurement officers.
• Design and oversee accreditation processes.
• Strengthen procurement learning through strategic partnerships.
• Deliver career milestone programmes and training initiatives.
• Develop communication strategies for professional development.
• Lead stakeholder engagement for workforce initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

What the role is:

The Government Procurement Function Office leads procurement transformation across the Singapore Public Service. We develop policies, drive technological innovation, foster Whole-of-Government resource optimisation, and build workforce capabilities to enable effective government procurement while maintaining strong governance.

What you will be working on:

Role Overview

Shape the future of government procurement by developing and implementing a comprehensive workforce development strategy. Lead the design of innovative capability and competency development initiatives that enhance procurement professionalism across the public service.

Key Responsibilities

Competency Framework & Development

• Implement and evolve the WOG procurement competency framework to address current and future capability needs
• Design and maintain development roadmaps that align with competency frameworks to guide procurement officers' career progression
• Develop effective competency assessment methodologies to identify gaps and inform targeted development interventions
• Create clear competency pathways and specialisation tracks for procurement professionals

Professional Standards & Accreditation

• Develop and maintain procurement professional standards that drive excellence in public procurement
• Establish competency and proficiency benchmarks for procurement officers at different career stages
• Design and oversee accreditation processes, including managing an independent assessor panel for consistent evaluation

Ecosystem Development & Strategic Partnerships

• Strengthen the procurement learning ecosystem through strategic partnerships with leading institutions and professional bodies
• Develop and deliver career milestone programmes and specialised procurement training initiatives
• Create collaborative certification programmes and specialised procurement academies with key stakeholders

Strategic Communications & Engagement

• Develop and implement strategic communications to promote professional development initiatives
• Create targeted content strategies to engage procurement professionals across various platforms
• Lead stakeholder engagement to build support for workforce development initiatives
• Drive change management communications to support new capability building programmes

What we are looking for:

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-8 years of experience in talent development or programme management
• Public sector or procurement experience is advantageous

Core Competencies

• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strategic mindset with strong execution focus

Personal Qualities

• Passion for talent development
• Adaptable and resilient
• Collaborative team player
• Results-oriented

About Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore’s fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles.

We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by:

• Achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies;
• Ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds;
• Setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation;
• Fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise;
• Ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.