Traineeship (Capability), GDD [GRIT@Gov]

The Smart Nation Group (SNG), under the Ministry of Digital Development and Information drives key Smart Nation and digital government projects, uplifts the standards of Government ICT and services, builds long-term capabilities for the public sector, and promotes adoption and participation in digital and smart innovations. We are pulling together a whole-of-nation effort, and we will actively engage the public, the industry and fellow agencies to build a Smart Nation together. The Government Data Division (GDD) within SNDG plays a central policymaking role in advancing the management and use of Government data as a national strategic asset. It is responsible for (a) developing and implementing whole-of-Government policies that guide data management, sharing and use across the public sector; (b) identifying and driving new initiatives to improve the exchange of data between Government agencies, and sharing of Government data with commercial partners and the public; and (c) strengthening data governance by developing policies on the responsible use of data, as well as (d) driving the development of capabilities, institutionalising structures and standardising tools.

We are looking for someone with experience in strategic planning, or capability building/ industry development/ ecosystem development. You will be part of a team refreshing strategies, spearheading capability development policy and efforts, and driving the implementation of high-impact initiatives to advance public sector data governance outcomes. Key initiatives include: • Institutionalize cross-agency learning and capability uplift, through establishing Community of Practice (CoP) and other collaboration • Undertake workforce planning and strategy to professionalise public sector data governance workforce • Design suitable training interventions to uplift data governance maturity • Strengthen local talent pipeline and upskilling opportunities for the data governance workforce, through designing training roadmap and comprehensive learning interventions • Shape career pathways through the development of a refreshed competency framework and designing structured progression routes, so as to enable fulfilling and attractive careers This role offers a unique opportunity work with stakeholders to shape capability development policies at a systems level and drive their implementation across the public sector.

We are looking for dynamic and self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and excellence. If you share our passion in shaping Singapore into a Smart Nation, we welcome you to join us! Candidates should have: • Background in related domains such as public policy, Business, Law, Information/Computer Science, Data Analytics/Statistics, Engineering, or any related field • Relevant experience is a bonus: - Policy, strategy and strategic planning - Data Governance and policy - Workforce development - Capability building - Regulatory compliance - Data management - Data privacy regulations The ideal candidate possesses the following skills: • Experience in strategic planning or capability building is a bonus • Strong systems perspective and able to see the big picture • Good perspective taking skills, able to analyse issues from different agencies’ standpoints • Strong communication and interpersonal skills that can create a consensus on action from a wide spectrum of external and internal stakeholders • Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal and business stakeholders • Resourceful and proactive, particularly in proposing alternate solutions to achieve desired outcomes • Analytical and creative • Excellent written communication skills Note: The traineeship will be for a period of 6 months.