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Civil Service College

Civil Service College

Learning & Development Specialist, Innovation & Foundation Competencies

Contract
Closing on 31 Mar 2026

What the role is

The Innovation and Foundation Competencies (IFC) team in the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) develops learning interventions and resources to help public officers become future-ready in cross-cutting areas such as innovation and personal excellence. You will design and deliver learning solutions that enhance essential workplace competencies, helping to shape how public officers develop innovation and foundational skills for effective public service delivery. Through this role, you will develop competencies in instructional design and learning methodology application, stakeholder and project management, as well as market research and trend analysis.

What you will be working on

You will manage a portfolio of programmes to build innovation and foundation capabilities in the Public Service. In this role, you will: • Conceptualise online, blended or classroom learning interventions for the Public Service (e.g. identify learning needs, design curriculum, work with subject matter experts to develop training materials and evaluate learning interventions) focused on innovation and foundational competencies • Work with subject matter experts to shape the course learning outcomes and develop training materials. • Assess and monitor the impact and effectiveness of learning interventions at the individual trainee and/or organization level. • Partner with agency stakeholders to assess capability gaps, design targeted interventions, and produce learning resources • Oversee end-to-end programme development and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure successful project delivery within scope, budget and timelines • Research emerging practices in learning and development to ensure programmes remain cutting-edge and aligned with sector developments • Contribute to consultancy projects to support public agencies in their transformation journey, by applying methodologies such as design thinking and process improvement

What we are looking for

• [Programme Design] At least 2-4 years of relevant working experience in L&D and instructional design. • [Programme Management, Learning Needs Analysis, Learning Evaluation] Strong organisational, analytical, project management and communication skills • [Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose, Improving and Innovating Continuously] Self-motivated, proactive, meticulous and resourceful • [Keep Learning and Putting Skills into Action, Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements, Programme Management] Ability to work and thrive in a fast changing work environment • [Working Effectively with Stakeholders, Working as One Public Service] Possess professionalism and confidence in dealing with people at all levels, especially with stakeholders in our lead agencies * Please note that this position will be on a one-year contract. Designation will be commensurate with experience.

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 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 Civil Service College or the wider Public Service.


About Civil Service College

The Civil Service College (CSC) is a statutory board under the Public Service Division, Prime Minister’s Office. We are the central learning institution for the Singapore Public Service and we partner government ministries and agencies to develop people for a first-class public service. CSC brings together public officers from diverse backgrounds and provides them with opportunities for learning and skills upgrading. Our service-wide networks enable public officers to build capabilities, develop shared ethos and gain deeper perspectives, creating a collaborative environment for dialogue and knowledge sharing. Through our programmes and services, CSC aims to strengthen strategic capacity in governance, leadership, public administration and management for the Singapore Public Service.

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