Senior Associate/Associate (Policies and Practices)

Ministry of Finance

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
What the role is:The Government Procurement Function Office oversees the Government procurement and revenue contracting policies, practices, systems and workforce development. Among other responsibilities, it is responsible for driving transformation of the whole-of-government (WOG) procurement function, including ensuring that government procurement policies and practices are agile and fit-for-purpose.What you will be working on:The Senior Associate/Associate (Policies and Practices) is responsible for the formulation and implementation of procurement and revenue contracting strategies and policies, and proliferation of good procurement and revenue contracting practices. Key result areas include: • Develop WOG procurement and revenue contracting policies and frameworks to be an enabler for effective and efficient delivery of public services while ensuring fairness, transparency and value-for-money/value-maximisation • Oversee and implement procurement and revenue contracting strategies and policies, including reviewing and providing recommendations for improvements required to enhance overall efficiency in government agencies' practices and processes • Ensure that Singapore's regime is comparable to internationally recognised high standardsWhat we are looking for:
  • Ability to look at issues from a WOG perspective, review the status quo and anticipate challenges in the future working context, coupled with a good sense of practical implementation issues • Self-driven and committed individual who is able to work independently and within teams • Strong critical thinking, analytical and project management skills • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders • A background in procurement or revenue contracting along with a good appreciation of commercial practices, economics and financial concepts will be useful
About Ministry of Finance:The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore's fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by: • achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies; • ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds; • setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation; • fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise; and • ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.

Ministry of Finance