Manager/Senior Manager (Research and Analytics)

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry Of Social And Family Development in Singapore is seeking a skilled individual for their Rehabilitation, Protection and Residential Care Division. This role focuses on evidence-based policy formulation and data support for vulnerable groups. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and strong skills in quantitative methods, statistical software like R and Python, and effective stakeholder engagement. The position is based at Westgate and Thomson Road.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience will be an advantage.
• Ability to understand the business environment and identify business problem statements.

Responsibilities

• Work with the policy team to identify problem statements.
• Conduct research and analytics to generate insights.
• Support RPR’s business units in data requests.

Skills

Strong in quantitative methods and application

Skilled in using statistical software

Strong communication, writing and presentation skills

Strong problem-solving mindset

Effective team player

Tools

R

Python

Stata

SPSS

Tableau

Job description

What the role is

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.

What you will be working on

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

• (i) 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
• (ii) 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
• (iii) Data Support: Support RPR’s business units in data requests to meet policy/strategy needs, including ensuring data quality and cleanliness

What we are looking for

• 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.
• Work location is at Westgate and Thomson Road. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 4 weeks from the closing date of this position.