Manpower Policy and Planning (MPP) Division develops manpower policies in the social and early childhood (EC) sectors to support the attraction and retention of social sector manpower and enhance the capabilities of social sector professionals.
We are looking for an individual who is a strong conceptual and analytical thinker and is interested in developing evidence-informed policies.
The role spans policy analysis, data analysis, design of strategies and schemes, stakeholder engagement, public communications, policy and scheme reviews, and will provide exposure and build experience in different stages of the policy formulation cycle.
Ministry Of Social And Family Development
Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager (Manpower Policy)
Permanent/ContractClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
• Conceptualise the Division/Ministry’s views on matters, weighing various policy considerations and factors
• Conduct data analyses to sharpen our understanding on matters
• Commission or co-conduct policy research to inform manpower policies
• Develop strategies to attract, retain and develop key professionals for the sector in areas such as salaries and working conditions
• Develop guidelines for the social service sector
• Review schemes for social sector professionals
• Take reference from national frameworks and make intelligent applications to the social service sector setting
• Work with MSF divisions and National Council of Social Service on the implementation of strategies
What we are looking for
• Strong conceptual and analytical abilities which are foundational to policy thinking
• Comfortable with data analysis, detail oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to see the interlinkages across multiple issues and appreciate different dimensions of a given issue, capable of handling complexity
• Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable working with people of all levels and able to build good collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous experience in Singapore Public Service would be an advantage
• Good understanding of Singapore’s social service sector/ landscape would be helpful
About your application process
This job is closing on 02 Mar 2026.
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 Social And Family Development or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry Of Social And Family Development
“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!
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