Manager / Senior Manager, Foreign Workforce Policy Department, MPPD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 44,640 - 66,960; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore is looking for a policy officer to drive foreign workforce policy development, ensuring good employment outcomes for Singaporeans while supporting economic growth.

In this role, you will analyze macroeconomic trends, develop policies based on various stakeholder perspectives, and communicate effectively to secure buy-in. Candidates with 0-5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical and communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of related experience is welcome.
• Strong analytical ability for policy formulation and implementation.
• Adept at working with complex data.

Responsibilities

• Analysing macroeconomic trends and manpower challenges.
• Understanding perspectives from various stakeholders.
• Developing and reviewing foreign manpower policies.
• Communicating policies to secure stakeholder buy-in.

Skills

Analytical ability

Writing skills

Presentation skills

People skills

Job description

What the role is:

You will be a policy officer driving foreign workforce policy development to secure good employment outcomes for Singaporeans, while supporting sustainable economic growth for Singapore. To excel in this role, you will need to have good instincts for policy formulation and implementation, an inquisitive and analytical mind, and acumen in policy communication. You need to understand macro trends affecting the economy, grasp the range and complexities of various manpower challenges, and analyse how foreign manpower policies can be developed to achieve strategic outcomes.

What you will be working on:

• Analysing macroeconomic trends in the economy, understanding manpower challenges and the implications for foreign manpower policies
• Understanding the perspectives of a myriad of stakeholders from government, industry, unions and the public
• Developing foreign manpower policies with these considerations in mind, as well as regularly reviewing existing policies
• Communicating policies effectively to secure buy‑in of internal and external stakeholders

What we are looking for:

• Candidates with 0‑5 years of related experience are welcome to apply
• Strong analytical ability and sense of perspective for policy formulation and implementation
• Good at details and adept at working with complex data
• Able to take initiative and work independently in understanding and resolving issues
• Strong writing and presentation skills to communicate proposals with clarity and confidence
• Good people skills to work across divisions, agencies and with a range of stakeholders
• PWDs are welcome to apply

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future. As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas – from shaping forward‑looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.