The Enabling Division (EN) is the national focal point for policy issues concerning persons with disabilities. It formulates and reviews policies of MSF-funded programmes and schemes relating to persons with disabilities, and works with stakeholders across the public, people and private sectors to co-create and co-implement the recommendations of the Enabling Masterplan which guides Singapore towards becoming a more caring and inclusive society. EN also oversees and works closely with SG Enable, which is an agency set up by MSF that is dedicated to enable and support persons with disabilities as well as their caregivers.

EN Strategic Planning Branch oversees the following areas of work: • Medium to long term strategic planning for cross-sectoral efforts to enhance support, accessibility and inclusivity for persons with disabilities and their families across all life-stages; • Strategic communications and engagement of stakeholders, domestically and internationally; • Formulate strategies for disability sector transformation and development, including reviewing sector structure, manpower, research and capability development plans; and • Use of disability data for longer-term service and infrastructure planning. Responsibilities: As an Assistant Director in the Strategic Planning Branch, you will supervise a team working closely with a range of partners, including other government agencies and partners from the private and people sectors, to co-develop medium- to long-term plans and solutions to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities and build a more inclusive society, under the ambit of the Enabling Masterplan. The team is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Enabling Masterplan, through developing strategies for implementation of specific focal areas, tracking and reporting Enabling Masterplan performance indicators, and collaborating with agencies and partners across different organisations on pilot projects to enhance accessibility for persons with disabilities (e.g. reviewing the future disability services landscape to support adults with disabilities). You will also work with partners to plan and carry out engagements with various stakeholders at different domestic and international platforms (e.g. SG Enable’s Disability Professionals’ Network; United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) to share the Enabling Masterplan strategy, raise disability awareness and encourage ground-up efforts to achieve the Enabling Masterplan vision.

• Relevant tertiary qualification • At least 4-5 years of relevant working experience. • Experience in public policy and/or disability inclusion work would be an advantage. • Interest in new topics, ability to synthesise ideas and considerations, tease out implications and develop recommendations for policy issues. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable with looking at issues through both strategic and operational lenses. • Proactive, dynamic and always looking to learn new things. • People-centric and able to build consensus with multiple stakeholders. • Resourceful and work well independently and in leading a small team. • Good written and verbal communication skills. You will be notified whether you have been shortlisted within 4 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

“We are Professionals with Passion for People” The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!