[What the role is]
[What the role is]
The Planning and Programmes Development Division (PPD) is part of the Training Partners Group (TPG) within the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. As a key member of the Group's strategy unit, you will be at the forefront of conceptualising training partners (TPs)-related strategies, developing and managing operational policies and programmes with a high impact on the Continuing Education and Training (CET) ecosystem.
[What you will be working on]
[What you will be working on]
The Planning and Programmes Development Division (PPD) is part of the Training Partners Group (TPG) within the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. As a key member of the Group's strategy unit, you will be at the forefront of conceptualising training partners (TPs)-related strategies, developing and managing operational policies and programmes with a high impact on the Continuing Education and Training (CET) ecosystem.
You will be responsible for driving the adoption of TP-related policies and programmes, collaborating with other SSG divisions and the Ministry of Education (MOE), and ensuring they meet the diverse needs of stakeholders.
- Strategy Formulation and Programme Management
- Formulate, plan, and review strategies, operational policies, and programmes in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Conceptualise and execute strategies for successful implementation of policies and programmes, identifying challenges and formulating measures to address them.
- Track progress and outcomes of policies and programmes, including data gathering and analysis for reporting, overseeing budgets, and developing system enhancements.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Coordinate discussions and engagement sessions with internal (e.g., other SSG Divisions) and external stakeholders (e.g., other agencies and Ministries, training partners) to ensure seamless implementation and collaboration.
- Communication and Reporting
- Communicate strategies and plans through drafting submissions and papers, or presentations to Senior Management.
- Competent in using data for analysis and reporting to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Undertake any other duties as assigned to support the division's strategic objectives and contribute to shaping the future of Singapore’s workforce.
[What we are looking for]
[What we are looking for]
- Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently
- Manager: 0 to 3 years’ experience in operational policy planning and review work.
- Senior Manager: 3 to 7 years’ experience in operational policy planning and review work.
- Good analytical and systematic problem-solving skills, with strategic foresight to translate broad problem statements into specific policies and identify key issues of relevance.
- Enjoy tackling challenges and solving complex issues, able to distil key issues from complex information and synthesise diverse and conflicting information to develop solutions, interventions, and frameworks.
- Adaptable and comfortable with operating in an ambiguous, uncertain, and fast-moving environment.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form.
- Performance-driven, outcome-oriented, and meticulous.
- Enjoys collaborative work and adept at managing stakeholders.
Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure
Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.