Maritime Workforce Strategy Lead

MPA Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) invites a capable professional to join the Human Capital Development and Industry Workforce Planning teams to shape manpower policies for Singapore's maritime sector.

You will analyse trends, collaborate with local institutes, engage with industry stakeholders, and drive programmes to grow a pipeline of future-ready professionals while promoting workforce diversity and a strong Singaporean core.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in managing manpower-related programmes is an advantage.
• Possess excellent communication (including written and presentation skills) and problem-solving skills.
• Able to structure issues, ideas and solutions clearly and concisely.
• Resourceful, analytical and meticulous.
• Possess good time management skills.
• Able to take initiative and work independently, as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Keep informed on the latest developments relating to Singapore's national manpower policies and ensure that these take into consideration the developments in the maritime industry.
• Provide analysis of the maritime manpower landscape as and when required and present the information to management.
• Keep abreast of trends and developments in maritime education and training, both in Singapore and overseas. Provide timely updates and analysis on such developments to management.
• Lead in the formulation, implementation and/or review of initiatives and projects which are impactful on the development of maritime manpower in Singapore.
• Work with local institutes of high learning(ITE, polytechnics and universities) to ensure that the education programmes and curriculum are targeted at the needs and skills requirements of the maritime industry.
• Identify and implement programmes in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness of the maritime industry and career opportunities.

Skills

Manpower management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Job description

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) invites a capable professional to join the Human Capital Development and Industry Workforce Planning teams to shape manpower policies for Singapore's maritime sector.

You will analyse trends, collaborate with local institutes, engage with industry stakeholders, and drive programmes to grow a pipeline of future-ready professionals while promoting workforce diversity and a strong Singaporean core.