Senior Associate/ Associate (Performance & Evaluation)

Ministry of Finance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking dynamic team members for a role focused on policy formulation, program evaluations, and enhancing public accountability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience in data handling or finance, and effective communication abilities to engage with various stakeholders. A commitment to excellence and a positive work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate good analytical thinking and ability to anticipate challenges.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Self-driven and positive attitude towards work.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement programme evaluation policies.
• Conduct programme and project evaluations with public agencies.
• Facilitate effective performance reporting and governance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data handling

Program evaluation

Education

Background in economics, finance, or related fields

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. 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 with public sector stakeholders to design appropriate evaluation and funding interventions for a diverse range of public organisations, programmes, and projects.
2. 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

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.