Manager/Senior Manager (Research and Analytics), SIR/RA

Ministry of Social and Family Development, Singapore (MSF); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home

Job summary

Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager to coordinate and conduct research and data analysis informing policymaking and service delivery. You will work across the Strategy, International & Research Directorate and the Research and Analytics Division to strengthen the link between policy, practice, operations and analytics.

You will develop the social research agenda, perform quantitative analysis, and collaborate with academics,

Qualifications

• Strong in quantitative methods and application, and proficient in at least one statistical/ data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, STATA)
• Strong analytical, communications and project management skills
• Appreciation of social policies would be an advantage
• Opportunities for professional training and development
• Working arrangement that allows for 2 days work-from-home per week

Responsibilities

• Assist to develop the social research agenda within MSF to support policymaking and programmes
• Conduct quantitative research and analysis and distil useful key insights for policymakers
• Conduct ops analytics (e.g., predictive analytics) for ops decision-making
• Manage research projects’ key deliverables and timelines
• Work with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., academics, consultants and research companies) on selected projects

Skills

Quantitative methods

Statistical software

Job description

The Strategy, International & Research (SIR) Directorate oversees and drives MSF’s strategic planning, transformation, international engagement, as well as research and analytics efforts to achieve MSF’s strategic outcomes.

The Research and Analytics Division (RA) drives MSF’s research and analytics efforts, to strengthen the nexus between policy, practice, operations and research and analytics to support MSF outcomes, policies and programmes. Our work entails coordinating the social research agenda, conducting research and data analytics studies, and building research expertise for MSF.

As a Senior Manager/Manager, you will be involved in coordinating and conducting research and data analysis to inform MSF’s policymaking and service delivery.

Job Description

• Assist to develop the social research agenda within MSF to support policymaking and programmes
• Conduct quantitative research and analysis and distil useful key insights for policymakers
• Conduct ops analytics (e.g., predictive analytics) for ops decision-making
• Manage research projects’ key deliverables and timelines
• Work with internal stakeholders and external partners (e.g., academics, consultants and research companies) on selected projects

Requirements

• Strong in quantitative methods and application, and proficient in at least one statistical/ data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, STATA)
• Strong analytical, communications and project management skills
• Appreciation of social policies would be an advantage
• Opportunities for professional training and development
• Working arrangement that allows for 2 days work-from-home per week