The position is located in the Manpower Research and Statistics Department (MRSD), Singapore. The department produces a wide range of national labour market statistics to facilitate informed decision-making within the government and the community-at-large.
The main role of the position is to develop a content strategy that aligns and sets out to achieve organisation’s goals and objectives.
Ministry of Manpower
Statistical Specialist, Content and Strategy (Data Collection), MRSD
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 05 Jun 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
• Formulate and implement corporate strategies that will further the department's organisational goals.
• Craft proposals and presentations to launch new department projects and initiatives, as well as to highlight the merits of current programmes to ensure persistent funding.
• Negotiate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure the best funding outcomes for the department.
• Manage responses to queries from both internal and external stakeholders. (Constructing responses to public feedback, editing notifications for the public, liaising with other departments in cross-department or WOG collaborations.)
• Devise solutions to improve corporate functions (corporate transformation, future strategy, staff organisation, project calendars, employee engagement etc.)
• Provide regular updates of project progress to senior management.
What we are looking for
• Tertiary qualifications with a preferred field of study in Economics, Statistics, or other relevant field.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Analytical and proactive in finding solutions to problems
• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines
• Experience in project management and stakeholder management will be an advantage.
About your application process
This job is closing on 05 Jun 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 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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