Manager, Senior Manager, Principal Manager, Assistant Director, WSP, MPPD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government ministry in Singapore seeks a policy officer to develop and coordinate workforce strategies while ensuring good employment outcomes for Singaporeans. Responsibilities include analyzing labor market policies, crafting clear policy narratives, and engaging with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers the chance to contribute to impactful manpower policies in an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated comfort with data and statistical methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and coordinate workforce strategies and policies.
• Review labor market interventions.
• Craft policy narratives that balance objectives and practical realities.
• Engage with senior management on key issues.

Skills

Policy acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Job description

What the role is

You will be part of a team of policy officers that formulate and review Singapore’s manpower strategy, with the key goal of ensuring good employment outcomes for Singaporeans.Appointment will take into consideration applicant’s relevant competencies and experiences. Appointment at higher substantive grades may include people management responsibilities.

What you will be working on

• Analyse, develop and coordinate workforce strategies and policies to help companies create good local jobs and prepare Singapore's workforce to master new skills and take on future roles
• Review labour market interventions to help local workers find good jobs and improve their career prospects, whilst developing Singapore's career and employment services ecosystem to facilitate an efficient labour market
• Focus on workforce strategies and policies related to the labour market and employment outcomes of Singaporeans, supported by rigorous analysis of both quantitative and qualitative information, and within the context of broader Whole-of-Government strategic issues
• Craft well thought-through policy narratives and arguments, balancing policy objectives with practical constraints and realities on the ground, as well as situating and framing issues within broader objectives at the Ministry- and national-level
• Explain policy priorities and imperatives succinctly to senior management to enhance their understanding of key issues
• Work comfortably with data, demonstrate good understanding of statistical methodologies and limitations, and present salient findings effectively

What we are looking for

• Ability to balance policy objectives with practical constraints surfaced through feedback from businesses and workers, as well as situating issues within broader objectives at the Whole-of-Government, Ministry- and national-levels
• Conduct rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Collaborate with stakeholders e.g. tripartite partners, employers and other agencies, to incorporate business insights and drive research on emerging workforce trends. The findings would be used to guide policy moves on manpower development
• Strong policy acumen and good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal, communication skills, with the confidence to meaningfully engage diverse stakeholders and senior management
• Highly motivated, proactive and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team, with the willingness to take initiative
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation will be an advantage

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving SingaporeSingaporeans are at the heart of what we do. 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 for a thriving Singapore.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.