Senior Manager/Manager (Sports)

We are the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). We’re here to build a confident and resilient Singapore, and what that means is a fulfilled and engaged people living in a cohesive and caring society. We seek to inspire Singaporeans through the arts and sports, engage the youth, strengthen community bonds and promote giving. At the end of the day, it’s really about making Singapore the best home for everyone. You will be part of a team that drives the development of strategies, policies and programmes to support the well-being and sporting aspirations of Singaporeans and to achieve the next bound of sporting excellence for Singapore. You can expect a fulfilling experience with ample opportunities to work with public sector leaders, as well as stakeholders in the sporting ecosystem (e.g. Sport Excellence Singapore (SpexSG), National Sports Associations) and other government agencies to achieve desired outcomes.

Strategic Policy and Programme Development: You will be involved in strategic work which includes analysing trends, formulating policies and execution plans, building capabilities in the sporting ecosystem, resource allocation, and driving projects and negotiations. Specifically, you will work closely with Sport Singapore and other stakeholders on policies and programmes for the high-performance sport (HPS) ecosystem, as well as sporting opportunities for our children and youth. These include strategies to make sports a viable career for current and aspiring athletes, and to maximise our athletes’ sporting potential through greater integration of support and facilities. Your work will involve: - Reviewing existing policies and programmes to identify opportunities for enhancements, - Preparing written submissions to put forward policy recommendations, - Seeing through implementation of key projects and policy enhancements to completion, and - Leading complex negotiations with other agencies that advance Singapore's sporting objectives.

Work Experience and Knowledge: a. Minimum of 3 years of experience in roles involving policy and planning, strategic planning, consulting, law or journalism. b. Familiarity with the local sport sector is advantageous. c. Passion for public policy work, or experience in public service experience, is advantageous. Competencies: Demonstrates the following competencies: a. Write in a clear, concise, and organised manner to support policy and planning work. b. Connect issues with larger system and identify inter-dependencies across issues/ domains/ agencies. c. Distil critical issues and sense-make from a wide range of information, recommending effective policy solutions. d. Demonstrate strategic thinking capabilities. e. Build and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders. f. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Behaviour Traits: a. Proactive, resourceful, versatile and meticulous. b. Organised and able to prioritise tasks and manage timelines well. c. Has strong interpersonal and communication skills. d. Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.