Specialist/Senior Specialist, Workers InnovationS & Employability (WISE Team)

Employment And Employability Institute Pte. Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate team players to enhance employment opportunities for jobseekers. This role involves driving workforce innovation and strategic program development while providing operational support to ensure seamless execution of initiatives. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve strategic goals and engage with diverse stakeholders. If you are innovative, self-driven, and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving employability and creating a positive influence in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills in conceptualization and implementation.
• Ability to adapt and innovate in changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pilot workforce initiatives to meet emerging labor market needs.
• Provide secretariat support and coordinate meetings for cross-functional teams.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Team Collaboration

Innovative Thinking

Self-Initiative

Job description

We are looking for team players who want to create an impact on the employment and employability of jobseekers and working people. As part of the Jobseeker Group (JSG), you will be involved in driving workforce innovation, strategic programme development, and providing operational support to ensure the smooth coordination and execution of workforce initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop Strategies and Pilot Workforce Initiatives

   • Gather ground sensing and conduct analysis of worker needs by researching and analysing emerging labour market needs, industries that are hiring, potential future trends, etc. to ensure that e2i’s programmes remain relevant and impactful.

   • Innovate, pilot, design, develop, implement, and maintain products and services for employment and employability needs of different worker groups. These can include project managing career initiatives such as organising job placement events, skills workshops, and employment activities; ensuring these initiatives cater to the different worker groups.

   • Collaborate with internal teams across various divisions in e2i and NTUC to ensure that workforce initiatives align with e2i’s strategic goals, providing thought leadership and guidance on programme planning.

   • Ensure that strategic programme objectives are achieved while collaborating with external partners such as government, communities, institutions, etc. to ensure smooth execution of workers’ initiatives.

2. Jobseeker Group (JSG) Secretariat and Stakeholders Engagements

   • Provide secretariat support by coordinating meetings, documenting discussions, and tracking the progress of workstreams for cross-functional collaborations across teams.

   • Provide operational and administrative support as needed for ongoing strategic planning efforts, ensuring alignment with goals, keeping stakeholders updated and aligned.

   • Undertake any other duties, projects or assignments as required by the organisation.

Job Requirements

• Passionate about helping Singaporeans to find employment and enhance their employability.

• Self-initiated to drive process productivity, improvements, and capabilities development.

• Driven and able to contribute independently while working together with others.

• Innovative and able to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Able to relate to all levels of jobseekers/working people and cultivate strong relationships with partners.

• Strong project management skills in conceptualization, implementation, evaluation, and engagement with stakeholders.

• Experience in business development/project management/programme development will be advantageous.

• Flexible to accommodate to adjusted work schedules, evenings, and weekends when required to serve workers/jobseekers needs; in which time off will be offered.

Designation and salary will commensurate with experience.

We will only contact shortlisted candidates.