Senior Manager/ Manager/ Assistant Manager (National Identity & Integration),RED

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth; Singapore; Sur place; SGD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth in Singapore seeks a policy professional for the Resilience and Engagement Division to strengthen national identity, social cohesion, and belonging.

You will design sense-making mechanisms, engage government partners and citizens, and develop policies to improve integration of newcomers while reinforcing Singaporean identity. The role emphasizes cross-agency collaboration, rigorous data analysis, clear communication, and practical policy solutions.

Qualifications

• Stakeholder engagement across diverse stakeholders and government partners.
• Data-driven analysis to inform policy recommendations.
• Critical thinking to develop evidence-based policy solutions.
• Clear and concise writing for policy briefs and reports.
• Design for implementation and communications considerations in policy work.
• Understanding of Singapore's political and social context.

Responsabilités

• Develop understanding of concerns on the ground and drivers of integration outcomes and drivers of Singaporeans' sense of national identity.
• Monitor and analyze the state of integration between locals and newcomers in Singapore and Singaporeans' sense of national identity.
• Develop and review policies and programmes to improve integration outcomes and national identity, coordinating with other government agencies.
• Staff committees that coordinate and drive the agenda on integration and national identity, such as the National Integration Council.
• Engage non-government stakeholders to co-create solutions and drive efforts to integrate newcomers into Singapore society.
• Oversee the legislative framework and guidelines governing the use of Singapore's National Symbols.

Connaissances

Stakeholder Engagement

Data-driven Policy Analysis

Critical Thinking

Clear Writing

Policy Design & Implementation

Description du poste

What the role is:

Our work in the Resilience and Engagement Division (RED) centres on strengthening national identity, enhancing social cohesion and solidarity, and commitment to contribute to the common good.We do this through three pillars of work which have an impact on both locals and newcomers into Singapore society: fostering a strong and inclusive sense of national identity, helping newcomers integrate into Singapore and appreciate what it means to be part of Singapore, and promoting a culture of volunteerism and giving.You will be part of our team that reviews and formulates policies, strategies and plans to strengthen citizens' sense of belonging to Singapore, social cohesion and solidarity, and commitment to contribute to the common good. Our work focuses not only on Singaporeans, but also supporting the integration of newcomers into Singapore society.

What you will be working on:

Our team designs and implements sense-making mechanisms (e.g. surveys, focus group discussions) to assess the state of national identity, cohesion and solidarity in Singapore. This informs our strategies and programming. We engage a wide range of stakeholders - government agencies, community partners and citizens - to design, implement and evaluate these programmes and initiatives.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing an understanding of concerns on the ground and the drivers of integration outcomes and drivers of Singaporeans' sense of national identity.
• Monitoring and analysing the state of integration between locals and newcomers in Singapore and Singaporeans' sense of national identity.
• Developing and reviewing policies and programmes to improve integration outcomes and national identity. This will involve working with other government agencies to address cross-cutting issues.
• Staffing committees that co-ordinate and drive the agenda on integration and national identity such as the National Integration Council.
• Enlisting and engaging non-government stakeholders to co-create solutions, and drive efforts to help integrate newcomers into Singapore society.
• Overseeing the legislative framework and guidelines governing the use of Singapore's National Symbols.

What we are looking for:

Competency Requirements

• Stakeholder Engagement Identifies and engages key stakeholders strategically, fostering a strong sense of national identity and commitment to Singapore
• Stakeholder Engagement Builds and sustains relationships with diverse stakeholders, promoting initiatives that strengthen Singaporeans' rootedness and the integration of newcomers to our society
• Data-driven Policy Analysis Utilises data analytics to review existing policies, programmes, and initiatives, assessing their effectiveness and impact
• Data-driven Policy Analysis Develops evidence-based recommendations for new or improved integration and national identity strategies, leveraging insights from complex data analysis
• Deep Critical Thinking Synthesises diverse information to identify critical issues, applying analytical thinking to develop effective, evidence-based policy solutions
• Deep Critical Thinking Navigates complex societal contexts to translate intricate policy concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Clear and Concise Writing Express main ideas clearly and concisely in writing
• Design for Implementation and Communication Formulates policies that integrate strategic communications considerations from inception, ensuring effective public engagement and understanding
• Design for Implementation and Communication Develops practical policy solutions with a keen awareness of implementation challenges, balancing ideals with on-the-ground realities
• Other Requirements Deep understanding of Singapore's political and social contexts
• Other Requirements Good networks across ministries and agencies
• Experiences Experience in coordinating cross-agency collaborations and initiatives
• Personality Traits A passion for Singapore and keen interest to contribute to our mission of building national identity
• Personality Traits A self-starter who is mature, resourceful and meticulous
• Personality Traits Works well within and across teams by building rapport and trust with others
• Personality Traits Possess a natural bias for action and a strong drive to effect change, solve problems, and see tasks through to completion
• * Successful candidate will be offered 2-year contract in first instance, with potential for extension or confirmation.

About Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

We aim to build a cohesive and resilient society, deepening the sense of national identity and affinity for Singapore through strengthening community bonds, promoting of the arts and heritage, youth engagement, sports development, volunteerism and philanthropy.