Job Description

What the role is:The Family & Early Childhood (FEC) division sits under the Family and Child Development (FCD) Policy Directorate. The FEC division formulates and reviews policies that promote and strengthen families, as well as conducts family research to drive and inform evidence-based policies and programmes.What you will be working on:The officer will work with other stakeholders in the Government to conduct research, formulate and review policies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Study emerging trends and assess its impact on families; \xe2\x80\xa2 Understand Singaporeans\' attitudes and beliefs about the institution of family; \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and execute engagement plans with community stakeholders to build networks and trust, and gain a better understanding of different views towards the institution of family; \xe2\x80\xa2 Continually assess and shape the definition and perception of family in Singapore, while accounting for demographic trends and evolving social norms; \xe2\x80\xa2 Conduct robust research and analysis, and engage stakeholders to understand and strengthen the ecosystem of family support services and programmes; \xe2\x80\xa2 Formulate effective policies and programmes, with other agencies to address potential gaps that support various types of families; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Review legislation to ensure it remains relevant in supporting our policies and programmes.What we are looking for:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking, writing and communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to analyse issues from a strategic perspective, while having a good grasp of details and processes \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong problem-solving skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Good stakeholder engagement and management skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Candidates with relevant working experience would have an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work well independently and in teams \xe2\x80\xa2 Driven and proactive, able to lead projects independently

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development:\xe2\x80\x9cWe are Professionals with Passion for People\xe2\x80\x9d The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the \xe2\x80\x9cheartware\xe2\x80\x9d for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!

Ministry of Social and Family Development