Job Description
What the role is:
The Workforce Policies and Practices (WPP) team oversees the HR policies and practices aimed at enhancing the career proposition for the workforce in the Government Information and Communications Technology & Smart Systems (ICT&SS) sector, to enable the Government to attract and retain a fair share of the digital tech workforce, so as to drive effective digitalisation across the Public Service.
What you will be working on:
You will lead the review of the Competency Framework (CF) for the ICT&SS sector, in partnership with key stakeholders, to ensure the CF remains current and relevant. This would entail engaging agencies with digital tech workforce to validate their competency requirements and support the agencies in implementing the CF effectively, as well as monitoring the CF’s usage.
You will also be responsible for the review and implementation of a job-based skills allowance framework, where you will work with various stakeholders to ensure the framework’s effectiveness and smooth implementation.
As part of the WPP team, you will play a key role in the analysis and sharing of market data and compensation best practices across the Service. You will also champion data-driven decision-making within the Workforce Development Division.
What we are looking for:
We are in search of motivated individuals who possess the following skillsets and traits:
Experience and Competencies
• Minimally 3 – 5 years of HR or related experience, preferably with some background in policy formulation.
• Basic appreciation of digital technologies is necessary; prior experience in the tech industry and/or higher level of know-how in digital technologies and its application to the Public Service will be advantageous
• Proficient in Excel
• [Business Acumen] Demonstrate keenness and quickness in understanding the organisation’s as well as Government ICT&SS sector’s business context, drivers, opportunities, and risks.
• [Sense-making and Data Analytics] Possess the ability to make data-driven recommendations. This entails the ability to perform data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques to obtain and present insights.
• [Communication and Engagement] Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage a wide spectrum of external and internal stakeholders, including multi-agency and inter-departmental teams.
Traits and Values
• Value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service (i.e. do what is right and reasonable with empathy and respect for the people we serve, while having the overall interest of our nation and people in mind)
• Committed, with a strong passion in shaping Singapore into a Smart Nation
• Dependable, pro-active, resourceful and possess an agile problem-solving mindset.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Meticulous with an eye for detail
About Ministry of Digital Development and Information
The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.
The Workforce Policies and Practices (WPP) team oversees the HR policies and practices aimed at enhancing the career proposition for the workforce in the Government Information and Communications Technology & Smart Systems (ICT&SS) sector, to enable the Government to attract and retain a fair share of the digital tech workforce, so as to drive effective digitalisation across the Public Service.
What you will be working on:
You will lead the review of the Competency Framework (CF) for the ICT&SS sector, in partnership with key stakeholders, to ensure the CF remains current and relevant. This would entail engaging agencies with digital tech workforce to validate their competency requirements and support the agencies in implementing the CF effectively, as well as monitoring the CF’s usage.
You will also be responsible for the review and implementation of a job-based skills allowance framework, where you will work with various stakeholders to ensure the framework’s effectiveness and smooth implementation.
As part of the WPP team, you will play a key role in the analysis and sharing of market data and compensation best practices across the Service. You will also champion data-driven decision-making within the Workforce Development Division.
What we are looking for:
We are in search of motivated individuals who possess the following skillsets and traits:
Experience and Competencies
• Minimally 3 – 5 years of HR or related experience, preferably with some background in policy formulation.
• Basic appreciation of digital technologies is necessary; prior experience in the tech industry and/or higher level of know-how in digital technologies and its application to the Public Service will be advantageous
• Proficient in Excel
• [Business Acumen] Demonstrate keenness and quickness in understanding the organisation’s as well as Government ICT&SS sector’s business context, drivers, opportunities, and risks.
• [Sense-making and Data Analytics] Possess the ability to make data-driven recommendations. This entails the ability to perform data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques to obtain and present insights.
• [Communication and Engagement] Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage a wide spectrum of external and internal stakeholders, including multi-agency and inter-departmental teams.
Traits and Values
• Value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service (i.e. do what is right and reasonable with empathy and respect for the people we serve, while having the overall interest of our nation and people in mind)
• Committed, with a strong passion in shaping Singapore into a Smart Nation
• Dependable, pro-active, resourceful and possess an agile problem-solving mindset.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Meticulous with an eye for detail
About Ministry of Digital Development and Information
The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) drives Singapore’s digital development in four key domains — the economy, government, security, and society. MDDI oversees the development of the infocomm technology, cybersecurity, and media sectors; the Government’s digitalisation initiatives; and the national library, national archives, and public libraries. The Ministry is also responsible for effective public communications, and the Government’s information and public communication policies.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manager /Senior Manager (Workforce Policies and Practices), WDD, SNDG position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Singapur offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
