Manager (Strategy Branch), SIR/SB

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry Of Social And Family Development invites applications for the role of Manager (Strategy Branch). You will drive strategic planning for an effective and future-ready MSF, engaging senior management, divisions, and stakeholders to shape organisational priorities and directions.

You will anticipate trends, advocate for MSF/Social Sector outcomes in government platforms, and lead the implementation of MSF’s Enterprise Risk Management framework, coordinating cross-agency initiatives and

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in the Singapore Public Service.
• Ability to synthesise complex information from multiple sources.
• Adaptability and resilience in managing multiple priorities and engaging senior management.
• Self-directed, with strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Prior experience in strategic planning or policy work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with agencies on regulatory effectiveness among social domain agencies.
• Lead initiatives including capability development for regulatory officers as Secretariat of Social Domain Rules Review Committee.
• Work closely with policy and operational divisions to update and review MSF’s ERM framework and strengthen ERM processes.
• Manage the strategic planning process in MSF in collaboration with policy divisions to advance MSF’s priorities and government objectives.

Skills

Public service experience

Synthesise information

Adaptability

Self-directed

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

What the role is:

As Manager (Strategy Branch), you will drive strategic planning for an effective and future-ready MSF. This includes:a) Engaging senior management, MSF divisions, and other key stakeholders in developing and shaping MSF’s organisational priorities and strategic directions.b) Anticipating trends and emerging issues for MSF and integrating them within strategic planningc) Advocating for MSF/Social Sector outcomes in WOG platforms (e.g. Social Domain Rules Review)d) Driving the implementation of MSF’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework

What you will be working on:

• Work closely with other agencies on WOG efforts to address social issues, in particular, improving regulatory effectiveness among social domain agencies
• Lead and coordinate initiatives including capability development initiatives for regulatory officers as Secretariat of Social Domain Rules Review Committee
• Work closely with various policy and operational divisions to update and review MSF’s ERM framework and strengthen ERM processes.
• Manage the strategic planning process in MSF. This involves shaping MSF’s planning agenda and priorities in close collaboration with policy divisions, to further MSF’s desired outcomes and WOG strategic objectives

You will have a unique vista to gain an understanding of the breadth of MSF’s work. You will also have the opportunity to regularly engage senior management and MSF divisions to shape organisational priorities, as well as undertake horizon scanning and deep-dives on cross-cutting issues with partner divisions.

What we are looking for:

• At least two years of experience in the Singapore Public Service.
• Ability to synthesise complex information from multiple sources
• Adaptability and resilience in managing multiple priorities and engaging senior management
• Self-directed, with strong initiative and the ability to work independently
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience in strategic planning or policy work is advantageousOnly shortlisted candidates will be notified within 4 weeks from the closing date of this position.

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development

Join Us at MSF for a Meaningful, People-Centric Career!At MSF, our mission is to nurture and build resilient individuals, strong families, and a caring society. We offer meaningful and impactful people-centric careers in the design and delivery of policies, services and programmes. We are an all-inclusive and family friendly workplace where career growth is prioritised through a comprehensive suite of development opportunities to help our officers succeed today as well as be future-ready. We do this through various formal and informal learning and development programmes for officers to build different competencies and gain diverse work experiences within MSF, the Public as well as the Social Service Sectors.