Senior Associate/ Associate (Land & Infrastructure Programmes)

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in charge of fiscal policies in Singapore is seeking a driven individual passionate about public policy to influence infrastructure investments. This role involves collaborating with multiple ministries, evaluating requests, and applying economics in public policy for sustainable development. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with an interest in sustainability and urban planning. Join us in building a better future for Singapore.

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills with a systems perspective.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Keen interest in public policy and a passion for sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support decision makers in conceptualizing and reviewing national programs.
• Evaluate resourcing requests from partner ministries.
• Consult internal stakeholders and drive synergies across different ministries.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Interest in public policy

Education

Formal training in economics

Job description

What the role is:

In the Land & Infrastructure Programmes (LIP) Directorate, you will help shape Singapore’s future living environment by enabling infrastructure investments through the strategic allocation of manpower and funding resources, as well as other financing instruments.

What you will be working on:

You will support decision makers in conceptualising and reviewing national programmes and evaluating resourcing requests from our partner ministries: the Ministry of Law, the Ministry of National Development, the Ministry of Sustainability & the Environment and the Ministry of Transport. You can look forward to applying economics in public policy to drive cost effectiveness, efficiency and fiscal sustainability in areas such as environmental sustainability, urban planning and the built environment, as well as air, land, and sea transport. In the process, you will consult internal stakeholders, drive synergies and coherence across different ministries, synthesise a wide range of qualitative and quantitative information, generate robust options and evaluate their trade‑offs. If you are relentlessly curious about what makes the physical environment and infrastructure around us click, enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, and share our passion in stewardship and in building a better Singapore, join us.

What we are looking for:

• Keen interest in, and passion for public policy
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to look at issues with system and long‑term perspectives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Numbers give you insights rather than the jitters
• Formal training in economics is a distinct advantage
• Knowledge in aspects of sustainability, urban planning, the built environment, and/or transport is an advantage but not necessary

About Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore’s fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well‑being and development of Singapore by:

• achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies;
• ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds;
• setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation;
• fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise;
• ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.