Lead Associate /Senior Associate /Associate, Workforce Planning and Development

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore seeks an individual to lead procurement transformation efforts. The role involves developing leadership and talent strategies, engaging with stakeholders, and fostering a vibrant procurement community. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with 3 to 5 years of experience in workforce planning or related fields. The position offers an opportunity to shape agency capabilities and enhance public service procurement practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in workforce planning or talent development.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated passion for driving transformation in public service procurement.

Responsibilities

• Drive leadership and talent development strategies across agencies.
• Design and facilitate cross-agency learning experiences.
• Collaborate with HR teams to align development initiatives with agency needs.
• Co-create impactful attachment opportunities with private sector partners.
• Provide data-driven insights to track workforce development outcomes.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Passion for transformation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

What the role is:

The Government Procurement Function Office (GPFO) at the Ministry of Finance (MOF) leads procurement transformation and enhances the capabilities of public service procurement officers. Our mission is to develop policies, drive innovations through technology and process improvements, foster a Whole-of-Government (WOG) ecosystem for optimal resource utilization, and build workforce capabilities that enable Government agencies to buy effectively to achieve agencies' mission and objectives while ensuring good governance.

What you will be working on:

We are seeking a proactive and passionate individual to lead the development and implementation of central policies that elevate leadership and workforce excellence across the Government Procurement function. This pivotal role will shape talent strategies, design leadership development programs, and drive workforce engagement initiatives in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to build a future‑ready procurement workforce and strengthen capabilities across government.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Talent Development
  • Drive the implementation of leadership and talent development strategies for the Government Procurement function, including leadership rotations, succession planning, and talent engagement initiatives to build a strong leadership pipeline across agencies.
  • Serve as the secretariat for the Joint Finance and Procurement Talent Development Committee and act as the primary liaison with HR counterparts across agencies to coordinate and implement talent initiatives effectively.
• Career Development and Mobility
  • Partner with government agencies to design and facilitate cross‑agency learning experiences such as Structured Job Rotations (SJR), GIG Projects, Short‑Term Immersion Programmes (STIP), and Private Sector Attachment Programmes.
  • Leverage the One Talent Gateway (OTG) portal to promote transparency and accessibility of career opportunities within the Procurement community. Curate and develop engaging content to help officers better understand various career pathways and growth opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships
  • Maintain strong engagement with HR teams across agencies through regular consultations to align development initiatives with agency needs.
  • Collaborate with private sector and industry partners to co‑create impactful attachment opportunities and assess their effectiveness and value.
  • Work closely with procurement leaders to design developmental initiatives that promote continuous learning and career growth within the procurement workforce.
  • Foster a vibrant and connected procurement community through networking events and community‑building activities.
  • Provide data‑driven insights and performance reporting to senior management to track the effectiveness and outcomes of workforce development efforts.

What we are looking for:

• Collaborative Spirit: Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster productive partnerships.
• Transformative Mindset: Passion for driving transformation in public service procurement.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and embrace change.
• Experience: 3‑5 years of relevant experience in workforce planning, leadership and talent development, human resources, or a related field.

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.