Senior Associate/ Associate (Performance & Evaluation)

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

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual to join their Performance & Evaluation directorate. The successful candidate will lead efforts in formulating programme evaluation policies and conducting detailed assessments of public sector projects, enhancing accountability and performance reporting. A background in data handling, economics, or finance is desired, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on pivotal government evaluations promoting transparency and effectiveness in public spending.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector spending and accountability is preferred.
• Ability to design evaluation and funding interventions.
• Knowledge of performance indicators and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement programme evaluation policies.
• Conduct programme and project evaluations.
• Enhance public accountability through effective reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data handling

Programme/project planning

Performance reporting

Programme evaluation

Education

Background in economics or finance/accounting

Experience with programme/project planning

Job description

What the role is:

The Performance & Evaluation (P&E) directorate is looking for dynamic and motivated team members to support MOF in delivering better value and accountability for public spending and outcomes. P&E achieves this through three key strategies:

• Strengthening evaluation capabilities and structures
• Promoting effective performance reporting and monitoring
• Nurturing good governance

What you will be working on:

You will have the opportunity to work on the following:

1. (i) Policy and planning: Formulate and implement programme evaluation policies to advance the achievement of strategic outcomes, cost-effectiveness and resource sustainability in public sector spending. This will involve partnering public sector stakeholders to design appropriate evaluation and funding interventions for a diverse range of public organisations, programmes and projects.

2. (ii) Programme reviews: Work with public agencies to scope and conduct programme and project evaluations to strengthen programme design and cost effectiveness. This will involve:

   • Determining suitable performance indicators, data collection plans and evaluation methods
   • Using relevant tools such as the Theory of Change or data analytics to draw out pertinent insights
   • Formulating recommendations to senior management, programme and policy owners

3. (iii) Performance reporting and audit governance: Facilitate effective performance reporting and drive efforts to monitor and address governance related issues across the public sector to enhance public accountability. This will involve:

   • Enhancing whole-of-government management reporting on national priorities
   • Coordinating the publication of whole-of-government public reporting on citizen and business outcomes
   • Facilitating public sector efforts to enhance structures and processes to address systemic audit issues

What we are looking for:

A background in economics, data handling, finance/accounting, programme/project planning, performance reporting and/or programme evaluation will be an advantage.

Demonstrate good analytical thinking, being able to analyse different complex issues from a strategic perspective, anticipate challenges, and recommend actionable solutions.

Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to engage and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of seniority.

Self-driven and committed, with a positive attitude and work ethic.

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.