Manager/Senior Manager (Research and Analytics)

Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) invites applications for a policy analytics role within the Rehabilitation, Protection and Residential Care (RPR) Division. You will join a dynamic team to drive evidence-based policy formulation, decision making and uplift the division’s analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities include planning and prioritisation with policy teams, conducting research and analytics on trends and outcomes, and supporting data requests with quality controls to

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience will be an advantage.
• Strong in quantitative methods and application (e.g., econometrics and data science techniques).
• Skilled in using statistical software (R, Python, Stata, SPSS etc.) and BI tools (Tableau).
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective team player with good project management skills.
• Ability to understand the business environment and identify business problem statements.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Prioritisation: Identify problem statements and analytics priorities; coordinate and develop the research agenda for policy reviews that support MSF’s outcomes.
• Research and Analytics: Conduct research to generate insights into trends and intervention outcomes; work with stakeholders on projects and reports to inform decision makers.
• Data Support: Support data requests across units, ensuring data quality and cleanliness.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Econometrics

Data science

Statistics

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Project management

Tools

R

Python

Stata

SPSS

Tableau

Excel

Job description

The Rehabilitation, Protection and Residential Care (RPR) Division is part of the Rehabilitation and Social Mobility Policy Directorate of the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF). RPR plays a pivotal role to develop and review policies, strategies and legislation that address the unique needs and challenges faced by vulnerable groups through evidence-based research, community engagement and collaboration with stakeholders. RPR is also the Secretariat for the Inter-Ministry Committee which monitors and implements our obligations as a State Party to the United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child. Our goal is to create a society with opportunities for all to succeed.

About the Role

You will be part of a dynamic team that drives evidence-based policy formulation, decision making and uplift the division’s analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Prioritisation: Work with policy team to identify problem statements and analytical priorities; coordinate and develop the research and analytics agenda for RPR to inform policy and legislative reviews that support MSF’s strategic outcomes.
• Research and Analytics: Conduct research and analytics to generate insights into trends, drivers and intervention outcomes. Work with academics, consultants and various stakeholders on selected projects, including development of reports, to inform key decision makers and public on our work on supporting vulnerable groups in Singapore.
• Data Support: Support RPR’s business units in data requests to meet policy/strategy needs, including ensuring data quality and cleanliness.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience will be an advantage.
• Strong in quantitative methods and application (e.g., econometrics and data science techniques).
• Skilled in using statistical software (R, Python, Stata, SPSS etc.) and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Effective team player with good project management skills.
• Ability to understand the business environment and identify business problem statements