Manager/Senior Manager, Strategy Planning Division [SPD]
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
You will support and drive dynamic tasks and functions under Planning and Strategy teams, which include the following:What you will be working on:[What you will be working on]Develop whole-of-WSG strategies, career health planning, and research agendaCompetencies in critical thinking, a general understanding of economics, and outcomes reporting, that will help to develop and establish the value and impact of workstreams under WSG's multi-year strategy, WSG 2030, and report on its progressProficiency in coordinating and driving WSG's overall position and efforts under career health planning as well as implementationQualitative and quantitative research skills and an understanding of academic research ecosystem vis-à-vis areas of interest in career facilitation and jobs transformation, which are relevant for developing WSG's research agendaDrive whole-of-WSG work planning, support WSG Board, and performance reportingProficiency in driving the annual corporate workplan process across WSGProficiency in undertaking Board secretariat functions and Board engagements, as well as WSG's annual corporate reportCompetencies in building and reviewing metrices and indicators to measure output and outcomes, to review and report WSG's key corporate performance indicators and supporting indicatorsRelevant understanding of organisation-wide risk management, to review and integrate Enterprise Risk Management with strategic planningCompetencies in facilitation and engagement, for overseeing and implementing change management in support of WSG 2030Proficiency in managing secretariat roles and coordination for key platforms and issues, and effective communications with stakeholdersAbility to undertake secretariat functions for key meeting platforms with Minister/ Manpower and Permanent Secretary/ Manpower, and related inter-agency workgroupsStrong liaison skills with the ability to effectively engage with MOM's policy divisions overseeing WSG's scope of workProficiency in coordinating WSG's inputs to annual Budget and Committee of Supply debatesAbility to coordinate responses to enquiries from MOM and other agencies on cross-cutting policy matters, parliamentary questions etcWhat we are looking for:Job Requirements:Knowledge/SkillsExcellent writing and communication skillsStrong analytical and critical thinking skills, and able to understand issues beyond the surfaceGood project management and problem-solving skillsHave a good theoretical understanding and application of principles and concepts in labour economicsHave a good understanding of public governance and its principlesSkills to derive data-driven insights and understand quantitative data would be preferredAptitudes/AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills and able to engage external and internal stakeholdersPerceptive and able to problem-solve and work independentlyResourceful and pro-active in managing work assignmentsComfortable to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentOrganised, meticulous and detail orientedBe committed to the ethos of public serviceAll applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of the job posting.[What we are looking for]Job Requirements:Knowledge/SkillsExcellent writing and communication skillsStrong analytical and critical thinking skills, and able to understand issues beyond the surfaceGood project management and problem-solving skillsHave a good theoretical understanding and application of principles and concepts in labour economicsHave a good understanding of public governance and its principlesSkills to derive data-driven insights and understand quantitative data would be preferredAptitudes/AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills and able to engage external and internal stakeholdersPerceptive and able to problem-solve and work independentlyResourceful and pro-active in managing work assignmentsComfortable to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentOrganised, meticulous and detail orientedBe committed to the ethos of public serviceAbout Workforce Singapore:Workforce Singapore (WSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). It will oversee the transformation of the local workforce and industry to meet ongoing economic challenges. WSG will promote the development, competitiveness, inclusiveness, and employability of all levels of the workforce. This will ensure that all sectors of the economy are supported by a strong, inclusive Singaporean core. While its key focus is to help workers meet their career aspirations and secure quality jobs at different stages of life, WSG will also address the needs of business owners and companies by providing support to enable manpower-lean enterprises to remain competitive. It will help businesses in different economic sectors create quality jobs, develop a manpower pipeline to support industry growth, and match the right people to the right jobs