The Smart Nation Group – Digital Government (SNDG), under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and administratively managed by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI), plans and prioritizes key Smart Nation and digital government projects, raises the standards of Government ICT and services, builds long-term capabilities for the public sector, and promotes adoption and participation in digital and smart innovations. It takes a whole-of-nation effort, and we will actively engage the public, the industry and fellow agencies as we build a Smart Nation together. The Government Data Division (GDD) within SNDG plays a central policymaking role in advancing data governance excellence across the public sector. Its responsibilities include: (a) formulating and implementing whole-of-government (WOG) data policies that guide the strategic management, sharing, and utilisation of data as a national asset; (b) identifying and driving new initiatives to improve the exchange of data within Government agencies, and sharing of Government data with commercial partners and the public; and (c) strengthening data governance by developing policies relating to responsible use of data, as well as driving the development of capabilities, institutionalizing structures and standardising tools for WOG.

You will be supporting a policy team refreshing strategies and designing policies, spearheading ecosystem building and capability development efforts, and driving the implementation of high-impact initiatives to advance public sector data governance outcomes. Some potential projects that you will be supporting include: • Conduct research to develop and implement central interventions on the necessary structures, skills (i.e. workforce planning and development), and systems to uplift WOG data governance, and • Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across Government to do so. This role offers learning opportunities for those interested in policy making, ecosystem building and capability development, in the area of data governance.

We are looking for dynamic and self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and excellence. If you share our passion in shaping Singapore into a Smart Nation, we welcome you to join us! Candidates should have: • Background in related domains such as Public Policy, Information/Computer Science, Data Analytics/Statistics, Law, Business, Engineering, Human Resources, or any related field • Relevant experience to develop in one or more of the following: o Policy and strategy o Data Governance and policy o Workforce development o Capability building o Regulatory compliance o Data management o Data privacy regulations The ideal candidate possesses the following skills: • Experience in policy and capability building, with some basic understanding of technical concepts to bridge policy and implementation • Excellent research and written communication skills • Thrives in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to adapt and learn swiftly  • Skilled at synthesising complex information to identify trends and insights  • Demonstrates polished communication abilities when engaging with a variety of stakeholders • Passionate about digital technologies with a strong drive to develop data governance expertise

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.