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Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Government AI (Assistant Director/ Senior Manager/ Manager), National AI Group

Ministry of Digital Development and Information

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 31 Dec 2024

What the role is

Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) plays a multifaceted role in guiding Singapore's digital transformation and leading the development of Smart Nation strategies. In addition to driving the digitalisation of government services, the group oversees the development and application of digital technologies and capabilities across Singapore. It also promotes digital inclusivity, while regulating data and online activities and strengthening digital security. Through its comprehensive approach, the group strives to create a digitally empowered and inclusive society, positioning Singapore as a global leader in the digital era.

What you will be working on

The National AI Group (NAIG) is responsible for the development and implementation of our National AI Strategy (NAIS). It brings together government, industry, and research stakeholders to implement National AI Projects in key sectors in Singapore and builds AI ecosystem enablers in a deliberate manner to anchor AI development and deployment in Singapore. In addition to its responsibility to implement the NAIS, NAIG facilitates and drives collaborations with industry and R&D players to build up AI capabilities within the Singapore Government. Specific Job Responsibilities - What do we expect from you? You will report to Deputy Director (Government AI) to: Develop and implement strategy/policy: (i) Implement and continually refine the Government’s strategy to drive deployment of AI in the public sector, especially Generative AI. (ii) Develop and operationalise governance frameworks for the use of AI in the public sector. (iii) Enable widescale adoption of AI solutions for public sector use cases Drive projects: (iv) Work with GovTech and public agencies to identify signature use cases (v) Marshal the necessary support (policy, technical and resource) and resolve roadblocks for agencies to deploy AI to improve Government’s productivity, policymaking & planning, service delivery and internal operations. (vi) Identify opportunities to translate learning points from the use cases, into stronger capabilities for Singapore (e.g. better policies on data and AI governance) Develop capabilities: (vii) Identify central AI products and applications that could be proliferated to benefit the public sector. (viii) Build partnerships between public and private technology stakeholders to develop sophisticated, long term AI capabilities within the Government. Who will you work with in achieving these objectives: Apart from your immediate team, you will work closely with GovTech, and other MCI Divisions. You will also be part of a larger network of public and private agencies working towards the vision of the National AI Strategy. Your work will support both the objectives of MCI as well as the wider public service for Singapore, and we would expect candidates for this role to maintain strong and healthy networks with the wider public service. What makes this role unique, and what will you learn? As part of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Government's AI initiatives, placing you at the heart of the latest developments in the technology sector. This unique opportunity allows you to straddle both policy and technology, and influence how the public sector develops, adopts and benefits from AI. Operating in a fast-moving environment, you will have the chance to contribute your expertise and be part of a team dedicated to driving impactful and lasting change for the public good. Join in shaping the future of AI in Government!

What we are looking for

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, collaborative teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service. (i) Familiarity with emerging technology and capabilities, and technical knowledge/skills in artificial intelligence/machine learning/data management preferred • This role does not require you to be an engineer or to develop the technical solution, but will require you to be familiar enough with AI to be able to identify opportunities for use cases, understand the policy implications/limitations, and collaborate with the technical team (ii) Project management skills (iii) Multi-stakeholder management skills (iv) People-skills to drive collaboration across government (v) Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage a wide spectrum of external and internal stakeholders; including multi-agency and inter-departmental teams (vi) Strong organizational and coordination skills, along with multi-tasking capabilities, to get things done in a fast-paced environment, and orchestrate collaborations with stakeholders (vii) Excellent written communication and presentation skills (viii) Resourceful and proactive, able to identify opportunities and work around ambiguity (ix) Analytical and creative, with an eye for detail and new insights through distilling complex work streams and stakeholder relationships (x) Strong team player able to contribute and lead in a cross-functional team We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.

About Ministry of Digital Development and Information

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.