(Senior) Development Partner, Strategy & Planning (IED)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore seeks a strategic planner to enhance the innovation and startup ecosystem. This role involves developing and reviewing strategies to support local enterprises, aligning with Whole-of-Government initiatives. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and communication skills, thrive in collaborative environments, and demonstrate initiative. This position offers the opportunity to work with various stakeholders to drive impactful programs for enterprise growth.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills to translate complex problems into strategies.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in ambiguous environments.
• Outstanding writing and communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to grow Singapore’s innovation and startup ecosystem.
• Review I&E programmes for impact and relevance.
• Support corporate planning functions in the Innovation Group.
• Participate in cross-division work supporting enterprise growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independence

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

[What the role is]

The Innovation Eco-system Development (IED) division drives the effort to grow more innovative Singapore enterprises and strengthen the innovation and enterprise (I&E) ecosystem in Singapore. We also identify, catalyse and drive local and regional opportunities for market-led innovation, while working with various stakeholders in the public and private sector to support the commercialisation of IP/technology.

[What you will be working on]

As part of the Strategy & Planning team under IED, you will support the team’s strategic planning function to chart out and review Enterprise Singapore’s strategies for developing Singapore’s innovation and startup ecosystem, and grow more innovative enterprises. You will also support the team’s programmes and policy initiatives that help our local enterprises and deep tech startups innovate, develop new products for commercialisation, and scale. You will work closely with both public and private sector partners, as well as internal stakeholders, to grow the enterprises and ecosystem, and ensure alignment with Whole-of-Government (WOG) I&E strategies, including the Research, Innovation & Enterprise 2030 (RIE2030) plans.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and reviewing strategies to grow Singapore’s innovation and startup ecosystem, and support more enterprises in their innovation journeys;
• Developing and reviewing specific I&E programmes to evaluate their impact and ensure continued relevance, working closely with other agencies within the I&E ecosystem;
• Supporting the Innovation Group’s corporate planning functions;
• Other cross-division/group workstreams supporting enterprise growth.

[What we are looking for]

Essential Qualities:

• Strategic mindset: Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate complex problem statements into actionable strategies.
• Independence and initiative: Self-motivated professional who thrives in ambiguous environments and can drive projects to milestones.
• Clarity in communication: Outstanding writing and communication skills.
• Collaborative spirit: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams and organisations.

Preferred Background:

• Keen interest in Singapore's innovation and enterprise landscape.
• Experience in strategy development, policy analysis, or ecosystem development.
• All academic disciplines welcome