You will be part of a team of policy officers that formulate and review Singapore’s manpower strategy, with the key goal of ensuring good employment outcomes for Singaporeans.
Ministry of Manpower
Assistant Director, Workforce Strategy and Policy Department, MPPD
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 06 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
You will analyse, develop and coordinate workforce strategies and policies related to the labour market and the employment outcomes of Singaporeans, supported by rigorous analysis of both quantitative and qualitative information, and within the context of broader Whole-of-Government strategic issues.
You need to craft well thought-through policy narratives and arguments, balancing policy objectives with practical constraints and realities on the ground, as well as situating and framing issues within broader objectives at the Ministry- and national-level. You should also be able to explain these succinctly to senior management such that they can better understand the priorities and policy imperatives.
You must be comfortable with working with data, have a good understanding of the methodologies and limitations of statistics, and be able to present salient findings effectively.
What we are looking for
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong policy acumen and good analytical skills
• Good interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the confidence to meaningfully engage diverse stakeholders
• Highly motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well in a team, with the willingness to take initiative; prior supervisory experience will be an advantage
• Familiarity with statistical programming tools and visualisation software (e.g. R, Python, Tableau) will be an advantage
PWDs are welcome to apply
About your application process
This job is closing on 06 Nov 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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