Sector Strategy and Development (SSD) develops policies and programmes which deliver: a) Sustainable and well-planned services b) A competent and future-ready workforce c) Future-ready social service agencies that deliver quality services, and d) A well-resourced sector with active contributions from the community. Manpower Policy and Planning (MPP) Division develops and reviews sector-level policies and drives manpower planning for the social and early childhood (EC) sectors. You will drive sector manpower attraction, retention and development strategies to ensure an adequate supply of manpower for our sector, especially for key professions.

• Develop strategies to attract, retain and develop key professionals for the sector, to improve the value proposition of the sector as a career of choice • Develop/ review policies on progressive Human Resource practices in the sector which support organisational capacity building, in areas such as salaries and working conditions • Develop/ review policies for professional development and career progression

• Academic background in a related discipline, with interest in the social sector • Good understanding of Singapore’s social service sector/ landscape would be an advantage • Creative, analytical, resourceful and highly motivated. • Strong data analysis, systems-thinking, and policy development skills. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable working with people of all levels and able to build good collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Effective team player with good team and project management skills • Ability to translate policy considerations into implementation, balancing strategic policy objectives with practical ground realities. The office location is at Westgate (Jurong East). 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!