Statistical Executive, Data Collection, MRSD

Ministry of Manpower; Singapore; On-site; SGD 33,480 - 55,800; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Manpower in Singapore is seeking a candidate for the Data Collection team to produce national labour market statistics. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating surveys, analyzing data for quality, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should hold a diploma in Business or Communication Studies and possess strong attention to detail and communication skills. This role plays a vital part in facilitating informed decision-making within the government and community.

Qualifications

• Diploma holder with a preferred field of study in Business or Communication Studies.
• Good eye for details and keen on the research.
• Good communication skills, particularly in written communications.
• Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate official surveys, ensuring they are completed with high response rates.
• Provide regular updates of survey progress to senior management.
• Conduct after-action reviews to improve processes and propose new initiatives.
• Provide guidance to survey supervisors to ensure timely and reliable surveys.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to provide solutions for escalated cases.
• Analyze data collected to ensure quality.
• Perform any ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good written communication skills

Collaborative working relationships

Education

Diploma in Business or Communication Studies

Job description

What the role is:

The candidate will join the Data Collection team of the Manpower Research & Statistics Department. The department produces a wide range of national labour market statistics to facilitate informed decision‑making within the government and the community‑at‑large.

What you will be working on:

• Plan and coordinate official surveys, ensuring they are completed with high response rates
• Provide regular updates of survey progress and survey statistics to senior management
• Conduct after‑action reviews to improve processes and propose new initiatives
• Provide guidance and advice to survey supervisors and interviewers to ensure that surveys are conducted in a timely and reliable manner
• Coordinate with relevant teams to provide solutions for escalated cases
• Analyze data collected to ensure that they are of good quality
• Any ad‑hoc tasks as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Diploma holder with a preferred field of study in Business or Communication Studies
• Good eye for details and keen on the research
• Good communication skills, particularly in written communications
• Ability to maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders