Strategic Planning & Policy Research Lead

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) is seeking an SPFD officer to lead end-to-end strategic and research workstreams that support MCCY’s mission of building social capital and renewing the Singapore Spirit. You will manage multi-year studies, collaborate with academics and partners, and translate policy questions into rigorous analyses.

You will drive alignment on transformation priorities with MCCY Family agencies and senior leaders, ensuring studies meet technical standards and

Qualifications

• Dynamic, resourceful, self-driven with a curious mind.
• Strong analytical and communications skills (verbal and written).
• Good team player.
• Appreciation of the current socio-economic environment.
• Knowledge in survey design, statistical analysis, emerging technologies and project management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex strategic and research projects with milestones.
• Communicate transformation plans to partners and monitor implementation and impact.
• Plan and manage longitudinal studies with researchers to ensure robust, timely findings.
• Explore drivers of civic participation and behavioural insights.
• Analyze social environment trends and horizon scanning.
• Evaluate organisational practices to foster innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Dynamic

Analytical

Verbal & written communications

Team player

Survey design

Statistical analysis

Project management

Tools

Survey design tools

Statistical analysis software

Project management tools

Job description

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) is seeking an SPFD officer to lead end-to-end strategic and research workstreams that support MCCY’s mission of building social capital and renewing the Singapore Spirit. You will manage multi-year studies, collaborate with academics and partners, and translate policy questions into rigorous analyses.

You will drive alignment on transformation priorities with MCCY Family agencies and senior leaders, ensuring studies meet technical standards and