
Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director (Procurement Policy)
Ministry of National Development
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 20 Sep 2025
What the role is
You will be part of MND’s Finance team and play an important role in providing procurement and revenue contracting advisory, and support to HQ Divisions within the Ministry. You will also be required to liaise with MND’s Statutory Boards and Central Agencies on procurement and revenue contracting related matters.
What you will be working on
(a) Pro-actively engage and provide professional procurement and revenue contracting advice to divisions to ensure compliance with polices and processes;
(b) Undertake review of internal procurement and revenue contracting policies and develop appropriate approaches, based on best practices, to achieve effective and efficient procurement and revenue contracting strategies;
(c) Involve in preparing and conducting training, and providing user guides relating to procurement and revenue contracting matters;
(d) Perform procurement or revenue contracting analytics for management updates, audit requirements and/or improvement on operations;
(e) Change management preparation for onboard of any new system or revised work processes, e.g., engage relevant stakeholder, prepare training brief and user guides;
(f) Review processes and identify areas for improvement (including use of digital and automation tools to streamline processes);
(g) Perform procurement and revenue contacting operations (including the review the procurement / revenue contracting submissions); and
(h) Any other Finance-related matters.
What we are looking for
Functional Skills:
(a) Good understanding of Public Sector finance (from budget to pay), procurement and/or revenue contracting knowledge would be an advantage
(b) Prior working experience in public agencies would be an added advantage
(c) Meticulous and sensitive to figures and data
(d) Ability to translate & operationalise policy changes introduced by Central Agencies
Qualifications & Others:
(a) Degree in Accountancy, Business Administration or equivalent
(b) Confident communicator with good writing and presentation skills
(c) Positive attitude and self-motivated
(d) Good interpersonal skills and is able to communicate requirement clearly with the relevant stakeholders, able to work independently and as a team
About Ministry of National Development
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.
About your application process
This job is closing on 20 Sep 2025.
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 National Development or the wider Public Service.