To support national social and economic objectives through public housing policies and programmes in the areas of HDB estate upgrading and rejuvenation, as well as meeting the housing needs of vulnerable groups, including low-income families and the elderly. This will involve working with key stakeholders within and outside of government on key policy positions, administrative flexibilities and handling of appeal cases. The key responsibilities are: a) To formulate and review HDB’s estate upgrading and rejuvenation policies and programmes to improve the living environment and maintain the high liveability of HDB flats; b) To manage the distribution of Government resources for estate upgrading and rejuvenation at the national level across estates, and guide implementation of the projects on the ground; c) To ensure that public rental housing remains an accessible and affordable safety net for those without other housing options, and work with social agencies to help tenants eventually progress to homeownership; and d) To explore and expand the housing options for seniors, including working with other infrastructure and social agencies to design new housing-plus-care models.

In this role, you will get to tackle diverse challenges, addressing issues straddling national priorities as well as localised ground concerns. Officers can also look forward to opportunities related to policy making, public communications, speech writing and inter-agency projects.

Interested applicants should possess strong analytical skills and excel in navigating complex issues with sharp policy acumen. These include analysis and distilling trade-offs in diverse areas such as urban planning and social considerations, economic and fiscal analysis, as well as quantitative and qualitative research. Applicants should be strong team players and comfortable driving discussions and negotiations with other agencies. It would be a plus for applicants to be comfortable with data analytics.

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans. Our Vision: An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City MND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence. Our Mission: Develop World-Class Infrastructure MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors. Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment MND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations. Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing MND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible. Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.