Policy Manager, Economic Policy

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) in Singapore seeks a Policy Analyst to help formulate, analyse, and influence government labour policies aligning with 4Ps and 3Ws, affecting workers' livelihoods.

You will monitor labour market developments, gather ground feedback from unions and non-union sectors, prepare reports from third-party data, and collaborate with government agencies to tailor schemes that improve wages, welfare, and work prospects.

Qualifications

• University degree in Political Science, Economics, Law or related field.
• Self-starter with keen interest to conduct policy and data analysis.
• Experience in economic analysis would be a plus.
• Good analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to engage multiple stakeholders with good interpersonal skills.
• Good team player.
• At least 2 years of working experience.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, analyse, and influence government policymaking with impact on workers’ livelihoods.
• Monitor economic outlook and labour market developments; gather ground feedback from unionised and non-unionised sectors.
• Prepare reports and analyse 3rd party data for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

University degree in Political Science/Economics/Law

Job description

Pioneering workers' rights since 1961, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) unites 59 trade unions, seven trade associations, 12 social enterprises, and other enterprise partners as we create better lives for workers here in Singapore.

Our work cuts across the different ages and stages of life as we walk the ground and respond to everyday needs. Through initiatives that protect our workers at work, transform careers, manage the cost of living, help with financial resilience and health, and nurture relationships for families, we champion every worker through every touch point as we work towards better wages, welfare, and work prospects.

Because Every Worker Matters.

About the job

This role resides in the Policy department in NTUC which is responsible to provide advice to the senior leadership on policies from the labour perspective and guide NTUC’s positions and policies on moving the 4Ps (Protection, Placement, Progression, and Privileges), and enhancing workers' wages, welfare, and work prospects (3Ws).

In this role, you will work with other Business Units (BUs) within NTUC and play an important role to formulate, analyse, and influence government policymaking with an impact on the livelihoods of workers. You are required to monitor the economic outlook and developments in the labour market and gather ground feedback from unionised and non-unionised sectors. Additionally, you are required to prepare reports and analyse 3rd party data to derive meaningful information to inform internal stakeholders and work with Government agencies to lobby and tailor help schemes to meet the needs of the workers.

Requirements

• University degree in Political Science, Economics, Law or any other related fields.
• A self-starter with keen interest to conduct policy and data analysis.
• Experience in economic analysis would be a plus, but not essential.
• Good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Able to engage multiple stakeholders, with good interpersonal skills.
• Good team player.
• At least 2 years of working experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.