Senior / Manager, Engagement & Partnerships, CEPD, ACE Group (Contract)

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency for labor and immigration in Singapore seeks an experienced individual for stakeholder engagement and partnership development. The role includes overseeing programs to support migrant workers, engaging diverse stakeholders, and grant administration. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in stakeholder engagement. This position is pivotal in enhancing the well-being of the migrant workforce, offering a collaborative and dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership roles, preferably with employers or trade associations.
• Experience in grant administration is an advantage.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Agile, adaptable, and able to think critically and practically.
• Meticulous and driven.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize stakeholders, build and maintain relationships.
• Design engagement strategies aligned to objectives.
• Identify strengths and gaps of partners for policy initiatives.
• Administer grants and monitor project milestones and budgets.
• Oversee Settling-in Programme (SIP) and Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP) for migrant workers.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Job description

What the role is

The Communications, Engagement and Partnerships Department (CEPD) under the Assurance, Care and Engagement (ACE) Group of the Ministry of Manpower is dedicated to working with NGOs, community partners, government agencies and other stakeholders to improve the well-being of the 1.4 million-strong migrant workforce in Singapore. It is a purposeful endeavour that presents many exciting opportunities for the co-creation and co-delivery of solutions in caring for and uplifting our migrant workers (MWs) and migrant domestic workers (MDWs).You will engage and partner stakeholders, such as employers, trade associations and foreign embassies, in support of ACE Group’s mission. In addition, you will oversee the Settling-in Programme (SIP) for migrant domestic workers (MDWs) new to Singapore, as well as the Employers’ Orientation Programme (EOP) for first-time employers of MDWs. These programmes aim to equip MDWs with the knowledge to adapt to Singapore and settle in safely, while helping MDW employers better understand their role and responsibilities.

What you will be working on

• Stakeholder engagement: Identify and prioritise stakeholders, build and sustain relationships with stakeholders.


• Design engagement: Design engagements that are aligned to ACE/MOM’s objectives, using appropriate engagement and partnership strategies and techniques. Design interventions to amplify and close the loop for engagements.


• Mobilise: Identify strengths and capability gaps of partners in relation to ACE/MOM’s policy objectives. Communicate the value proposition for partners to come on board the policy or initiative.


• Grant administration and governance: Administer grants, monitor project milestones, budget and KPIs.


• Programme management: Oversee the MDW SIP and EOP, which includes reviewing content and working with accredited training providers to ensure the SIP and EOP remain relevant, accurate and aligned to MOM’s objectives.

What we are looking for

• At least 4 years working experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership role, preferably with employers and/or trade associations.


• Experience in grant administration would be an advantage.


• Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and navigate diverse viewpoints.


• Agile, adaptable and able to think critically and practically.


• Meticulous and driven.

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving SingaporeSingaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.