Manager / Senior Manager, Foreign Workforce Policy - MPPD

Ministry of Manpower

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
What the role is:You will be a policy officer driving foreign workforce policy development to secure good employment outcomes for Singaporeans, while supporting sustainable economic growth for Singapore. To excel in this role, you will need to have good instincts for policy formulation and implementation, an inquisitive and analytical mind, and acumen in policy communication. You need to understand macro trends affecting the economy, grasp the range and complexities of various manpower challenges, and analyse how foreign manpower policies can be developed to achieve strategic outcomes.What you will be working on:
  • Analysing macroeconomic trends in the economy, understanding manpower challenges and the implications for foreign manpower policies • Understanding the perspectives of a myriad of stakeholders from government, industry, unions and the public • Developing foreign manpower policies with these considerations in mind, as well as regularly reviewing existing policies • Communicating policies effectively to secure buy-in of internal and external stakeholders
What we are looking for:
  • Strong analytical ability and sense of perspective for policy formulation and implementation • Good at details and adept at working with complex data • Able to take initiative and work independently in understanding and resolving issues • Strong writing and presentation skills to communicate proposals with clarity and confidence • Good people skills to work across divisions, agencies and with a range of stakeholders
About Ministry of Manpower:The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) aims to develop a productive workforce and progressive workplaces, for Singaporeans to have better jobs and a secure retirement. In a rapidly changing global economic landscape, Singapore's workforce and workplace practices have to remain adaptable. MOM's policies help enhance the workforce's profile, promote lifelong employability and income security for Singaporeans, as well as foster excellent working environments that are fair and safe. As an MOM officer, you will get to work in a range of exciting areas to help the Ministry attain its goals, including manpower policy, industrial relations, workplace safety and foreign employment regulation. MOM is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all.

Ministry of Manpower