(Senior) Assistant Director/Manager, Infrastructure (Manpower and Productivity)

Ministry of National Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of National Development is seeking a policy-focused officer to strengthen the Built Environment (BE) sector through policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision making. You will work with WOG and industry partners to balance trade-offs and pilot innovative solutions that unlock BE sector potential.

You will gain exposure to manpower and land-use policy, innovation programmes and procurement, strengthening your transferable skills in analysis, stakeholder

Qualifications

• A team player who fits into the division’s dynamic and vibrant culture.
• Strong communicator who can build strong working relationships with a wide range of WOG and industry stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, open to challenges and have the “can-do” spirit.
• Enjoys rigorous analysis, problem-solving and data-driven policy work.
• Develop domain knowledge to collaborate and/or co-create policy solutions with experts/professionals.
• Systems Thinking—connect issues with larger system and identify inter-dependencies across issues/domains/agencies.
• Internal Stakeholder Alignment—drive alignment on policy positions among key internal stakeholders.
• Deep Critical Thinking—distil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective policy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate adoption of advanced BE technologies using levers like innovation, grants, procurement and regulations.
• Monitor BE sector health and capacity; foster a pro-enterprise environment for BE growth.
• Develop local capabilities and talents for complex projects, including emerging areas like coastal protection.
• Recalibrate foreign worker policies to ensure manpower while managing disamenities and protecting workers.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Self-motivated

Analytical thinker

Domain knowledge

Systems thinking

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Job description

What the role is:

Government can only deliver on our urban transformation plans with a strong Built Environment (BE) sector.The Manpower & Productivity Team plays an important role to ensure that our BE sector is well supported by manpower, technologies, capabilities and other enablers (e.g. public procurement, innovation programmes, enterprise development support), to deliver on our building aspirations.As our manpower and land constraints tighten, this role involves working with WOG and industry stakeholders to balance difficult trade-offs, rethink existing policies and approaches, and try out creative solutions to unleash the potential of the BE sector.

What you will be working on:

(i) Accelerating the adoption of advanced BE technologies through a variety of levers (e.g. innovation, grants, procurement, regulations) so that we can build better and build faster;(ii) Monitoring the health and capacity of the BE sector to meet our development needs, and engendering a pro-enterprise environment for our BE sector to thrive; and(iii) Developing a strong core of local capabilities and talents as we embark on more complex and challenging projects, as well as projects in emerging areas (e.g. coastal protection).(iv) Recalibrating our foreign worker policies so that the construction sector has access to the necessary manpower while managing possible disamenities and taking good care of our foreign workforce;The officer can expect a rigorous and rewarding experience that will sharpen highly transferrable skills in policy analysis, balancing trade-offs, stakeholder management, scheme design, data analysis, public communications, amongst others.The officer will also gain exposure to a variety of policy domains including foreign and local manpower policies, industry development, technology and innovation, procurement policies, legislation etc.

What we are looking for:

1. 1. A team player who fits into the division’s dynamic and vibrant culture.
2. 2. Strong communicator who can build strong working relationships with a wide range of WOG and industry stakeholders.
3. 3. Self-motivated, resourceful, open to challenges and have the “can-do” spirit.
4. 4. Enjoys rigorous analysis, problem-solving and data-driven policy work.Domain Specific ExpertiseDevelop domain knowledge to collaborate and/or co-create policy solutions with experts/professionalsSystems ThinkingConnect issues with larger system and identify inter-dependencies across issues/ domains/ agenciesInternal Stakeholder AlignmentDrive alignment on policy positions and approaches among key internal stakeholdersDeep Critical ThinkingDistil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective policy solutions

About Ministry of National Development

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans.Our Vision:An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global CityMND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence.Our Mission:Develop World-Class InfrastructureMND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors.Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living EnvironmentMND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations.Provide Affordable and Accessible Public HousingMND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible.Build Rooted and Cohesive CommunitiesMND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.