[What the role is]
The officer will play a key role in the review, planning and development of SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) skills-related policies, guidelines and strategies such as the Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) policies, skills intelligence management and skills development strategies and policies; including planning the implementation of these policies and strategies.
The officer will play a key role in the review, planning and development of SkillsFuture Singapore’s (SSG) skills-related policies, guidelines and strategies such as the Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) policies, skills intelligence management and skills development strategies and policies; including planning the implementation of these policies and strategies.
[What you will be working on]
The officer will be required to:
The officer will be required to:
- Collect and analyse data, stakeholder feedback, labour market intelligence, research studies, to recommend and inform policy reviews and strategic planning
- Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders to develop plans and ensure effective coordination and implementation of policies.
- Prepare policy papers and discussions for decision and endorsement, including performing secretariat duties for relevant meetings
- Monitor and stay updated on international and local discourse and trends in skills-related policy developments
- Collaborate with SSG’s Research Office to evaluate research projects that can supplement Skills Development Group’s (SDG) work
- Forge and maintain partnerships and collaboration with strategic partners to progress SSG’s skills agenda and anchor SSG’s identity as the National Skills Authority
- Develop and lead policy implementation plans, including communications and change management plans on policy updates for both internal and external stakeholders
- Conceptualise and execute action plans to operationalise policy changes
- Synergise inputs across stakeholders
- Coordinate and drive implementation efforts across internal and external partners
- Develop project timelines, and drive achievement of outcomes/milestones
- Work with key stakeholders to advance policy and implementation goals
[What we are looking for]
- Tertiary qualifications in related discipline e.g. Economics
- Up to 3 years’ relevant working experience in public policies or planning roles, operational policy planning and review
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, writing and communication skills, especially in being able to express complex ideas simply
- A team player who is able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external
- Understanding of Singapore’s workforce, skills and education/training developments and trends
- Able to multi-task and work well under pressure
- To perform well in this job, you should possess the following qualities:
- Driven, curious, resourceful
- Enjoys challenges
- Enjoys diversity
- Open-minded, flexible and adaptable
- Well-organised and meticulous with commitment to deliver high quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong project management skills
- Customer/stakeholder-centric
- Caring to the core
Candidates without the required qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure
