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
Senior Statistical Specialist/Statistical Specialist, Analysis (MRSD)
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What the role is
What you will be working on
The candidate will join the Analysis team of the Manpower Research & Statistics Department, which is responsible for in-depth statistical research & analysis supporting MOM’s strategic outcomes. The team provides objective and rigorous assessment of the current state and trends in the labour market with a view to facilitate informed decision-making within the government and the community-at-large.
• Write reports and/ or articles on analysis of local and international labour market data and trends
• Initiate studies or surveys to measure emerging trends and identify wider implications and/or gaps in the labour market from the analysis produced
• Provide advisory on the data and statistical techniques used in modelling
• Keep abreast of latest labour market movements, and to propose new ideas of presenting such analysis
What we are looking for
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Good written and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of statistical programming language (like SAS, R or STATA), data visualisation tools (like Tableau or PowerBI) will be an advantage
• Preferably with background in Statistics, Economics, Business, Mathematics or Communication studies
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, training will be provided
*PWDs are welcome to apply
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.
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