Senior Manager/ Manager/ Assistant Manager (Policy & Planning), SG Cares Office

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) in Singapore is seeking a policy-focused professional to join the SG Cares Office in RED. The role centers on strengthening national identity, social cohesion, and collaboration with stakeholders to advance volunteerism and philanthropy across society.

The position involves shaping agendas, engaging with internal and external partners, and developing programmes to enhance community resilience and civic participation.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think and reason with clarity.
• Distill critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective solutions.
• Gather and analyse data, translating findings into actionable insights such as identifying new opportunities and emerging trends.
• Use data to shape the development of policies, programmes and products.

Responsibilities

• Shape the agenda to build alignment across internal and external stakeholders on volunteerism and philanthropy initiatives.
• Work closely with partners within and outside Government to develop, implement and assess the progress of programmes to grow volunteerism and philanthropy.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Development

Communication

Job description

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.

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.

The SG Cares Office in RED develops policies and enablers to promote and strengthen volunteerism and philanthropy in Singapore.

What You Will Be Working On

Your role in the Policy and Planning team of the SG Cares Office includes the following functions.

• Strategic Planning & Coordination: You will shape the agenda to build alignment across internal and external stakeholders on volunteerism and philanthropy initiatives.


• Programme Development & Implementation: You will work closely with partners within and outside Government to develop, implement and assess the progress of programmes to grow volunteerism and philanthropy.

What We Are Looking For

Required Competencies

Deep Critical Thinking

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think and reason with clarity


• Distil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, arriving at effective solutions
  Data-driven Analysis and Business Development


• Gather and analyse data, translating findings into actionable insights such as identifying new opportunities and emerging trends


• Use data to shape the development of policies, programmes and products
  Stakeholder Engagement, Including Internal Stakeholders


• Identify and prioritise stakeholders based on issue or domain area


• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders
  Other Competencies


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  Experiences


• Relevant working experience in a role that involves policy or programme development is preferred but not mandatory.


• Familiarity with the philanthropy sector, family offices, and charitable foundations is an advantage.


• Experience in designing engagements, stakeholder engagement and cultivation in the social sector is an advantage.
  Personality Traits


• A self-starter who is mature, resourceful and meticulous.


• Works well within and across teams by building rapport and trust with others.


• Possess a bias for action and a drive to effect change, solve problems, and see tasks through to completion.