Senior Executive / Assistant Manager (Staff Development), Human Resource

Defence Science and Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Defence Science and Technology Agency in Singapore seeks a proactive Staff Development professional to drive leadership development, training, and career growth across the organisation. You will design in-house L&D programmes, manage budgets and logistics, collaborate with providers, and evaluate outcomes to continuously improve staff development initiatives.

The role requires strong communication, data handling skills, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resource or related field is advantageous.
• Strong organisational, project management, and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging learning content using Vyond, Canva, or similar tools.
• Self-motivated, meticulous, and focused on continuous improvement.
• Team player who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute learning and development programmes.
• Manage budgets, schedules, procurement, communications, administration, and logistics.
• Design engaging content for in-house programmes and facilitate workshops.
• Collaborate with learning providers and internal stakeholders on programme development and implementation.
• Conduct post-programme evaluations, analyse data, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Monitor L&D progress and prepare updates for management.
• Support other staff development initiatives and projects as assigned.

Skills

Learning & Development

Project management

Data management

Communication skills

Content creation tools

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Tools

Vyond

Canva

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our Staff Development team, responsible for driving initiatives in leadership development, training, competency building, and career development. Our goal is to create a rewarding and meaningful career journey for all staff.

What you will be working on:

• Plan and execute assigned learning and development (L&D) programmes to support staff growth. This includes managing budgets, schedules, procurement, communications, administration, and logistics.
• Design engaging content and learning activities for in-house programmes to maximise participant learning outcomes. Facilitate workshops where required.
• Collaborate with learning providers and internal stakeholders on programme development and implementation, serving as a key point of contact for staff.
• Conduct post-programme evaluations, analyse data, and provide insights for continuous improvement and reporting.
• Monitor L&D progress and prepare updates and reports for management.
• Support other staff development initiatives and projects as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• A degree in Human Resource or a related field will be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, project management, and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging learning content using tools such as Vyond, Canva, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Self-motivated and meticulous, with a critical mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• A team player who can also work independently in a fast-paced environment.

About Defence Science and Technology Agency

At DSTA, we are looking for Greater Minds who are passionate about developing advanced technological solutions to enhance Singapore’s defence capabilities. You can look forward to a fulfilling career in an environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation. If you believe that you have the makings of a Greater Mind, begin your journey at DSTA to realise your full potential!