Job Description

What the role is:The MDDI Planning team takes a long-range, big-picture perspective to assess Singapore\'s competitiveness and identify future opportunities and risks for MDDI in the light of global trends. You will: - Research emerging trends and issues, with a view to position MDDI to cope with the challenges and opportunities of the future - Consult and work with other Ministries and agencies on a wide range of projects, both to deepen understanding about shifts in our operating context and to build capability in strategic planning and futures - Build and maintain links with a diverse network of global thought leaders, to bring their expertise and insight to bear on Singapore\'s solutions to tomorrow\'s problemsWhat you will be working on:Some of the major activities to be undertaken are as follows: Shape MDDI\'s strategic positioning and strategies - Assess opportunities or threats that can affect Singapore\'s competitiveness and the strategic positioning of MDDI\'s portfolio of domains using horizon scanning, scenario planning, systems thinking and other tools. - Characterise and review the relevance of MDDI\'s portfolio of domains - Incubate initial thinking on new topics, in partnership with the relevant MDDI and external stakeholders, or thought leaders - Facilitate senior leadership in decision making, e.g. through gathering quantitative and qualitative data, framing the analysis, and highlighting trade-offs, potential roadblocks and risks for the organisation. Drive coherence in execution of MDDI\'s strategies - Develop a house view on what success looks like for MDDI - Identify inter-dependencies and linkages to ensure coherence in the formulation and operationalisation of strategies across the organisation - Develop, manage and drive adoption of strategy frameworks and processes within MDDI with relevant stakeholders Enable and monitor effectiveness of MDDI\'s strategies - Provide guidance on strategy development and execution, including progress tracking, governance, reviews and capability developmentWhat we are looking for:

• At least 5 years of experience, preferably in the areas of strategic planning, strategy development, horizon scanning and competitiveness analysis \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in the government sector will be an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Outstanding analytical, problem solving, critical and lateral thinking skills, including ability to take an unconstrained look at the global landscape to identify new opportunities and offer alternative views, critical observations and novel solutions to enhance Singapore\'s competitiveness \xe2\x80\xa2 Proven ability to logically structure and substantiate an argument \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent verbal and written communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Resourceful and curious about what the world will look like tomorrow \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified. For more information on careers in MDDI, please access the link (https://www.mddi.gov.sg/join-us/careers/life-at-mddi/). For more information on our job vacancies, please access Careers@Gov (https://www.careers.gov.sg/) and search for \xe2\x80\x9cMDDI\xe2\x80\x9d in the Search bar.

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.

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