The Communications, Engagement and Partnerships Department (CEPD) under the Assurance, Care and Engagement (ACE) Group of the Ministry of Manpower is dedicated to working with NGOs, community partners, government agencies and other stakeholders to improve the well-being of the migrant workforce in Singapore. It is a purposeful endeavour that presents many exciting opportunities for the co-creation and co-delivery of solutions in caring for and uplifting our migrant workers (MWs) and migrant domestic workers (MDWs).
Ministry of Manpower
Assistant Director, Engagement & Partnerships Strategy, ACE Group
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 17 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
As a member of the Engagement & Partnerships Strategy team, you are responsible for the development of strategies to engage and collaborate with NGOs, community partners and other stakeholders to support the MW and MDW community, as well as MOM and Singapore’s interests. This involves sense-making, assessing and planning for the needs of the migrant population, identifying new partners and developing an ecosystem to mobilise support through various stakeholders.
Besides strategic planning work, you will work closely with MOM departments and external agencies to develop programmes and secure adequate resourcing. You will also monitor, evaluate and report on partnership initiatives and their impact on MW and MDW communities to inform programme design. You will have opportunities to see through proposals from conceptualisation to implementation, as well as to participate in cross-departmental/divisional projects.
What we are looking for
• At least 8 years' working experience in stakeholder management, planning and/or policymaking, of which there should be at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in grant design and administration will be an advantage.
• Keen interest in uplifting the well-being of migrant workers and migrant domestic workers
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also required.
• Comfortable with data analysis and meticulous with accounting and budgeting matters. Familiar with the use of MS Excel and pivot tables.
• Able to work on some evenings and weekends for engagement sessions, with appropriate time-off provided.
About your application process
This job is closing on 17 Oct 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 Manpower or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.
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