You will be part of a team that undertakes in-depth research and analysis work on public opinion trends in Singapore, to inform government policy and improve government communications on key socio-economic issues such as employment, cost of living, retirement adequacy and broader concerns affecting citizens and businesses. As Assistant Manager/ Manager/ Senior Manager, you will be required to develop partnerships with key agencies, identify policy and communications gaps, and design evidence-based, data-driven research approaches to inform relevant stakeholders on suitable interventions.

To succeed in this role, you will need a broad understanding of Government’s policies and be able to engage stakeholders across Whole-of-Government. You will also need to have an objective and evaluative mind to provide rational perspectives on public policy issues and effectively tap into a range of research tools.

• Good degree from a recognised university in Political Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics and other related disciplines • Knowledge and understanding of fundamental statistics and research methods • Knowledge of SPSS will be advantageous. Familiarity with programming software (e.g. Python or R) and data visualisation is a bonus. • Strong observational and analytical capabilities • Able to exercise initiative and work independently • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Interest in communications and public policy issues • Comfortable working in fast-paced environment We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified. For more information on careers in MDDI, please access the link (https://www.mddi.gov.sg/join-us/careers/life-at-mddi/). For more information on our job vacancies, please access Careers@Gov (https://www.careers.gov.sg/) and search for “MDDI” in the Search bar.

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.