Job Description

What the role is:As a MOF-Social Programmes Officer, your job scope is to advance leading ideas in social policies, drive synergies across the social sector, and optimise resources in social expenditure to achieve whole-of-government strategic outcomes in the following social areas: (a) social security, (b) equal opportunities for all, (c) an endearing home, and (d) a rooted and engaged citizenry. You will join an energetic and passionate team that works on policy issues in the areas of: education and human capital development, housing, health, social and community development, and retirement adequacy and ageing. We work with social sector Ministries spanning MOM, MOE, MOH and MSF, as well as their agencies. We also work with the Totalisator Board as it provides grants for selected social programmes.What you will be working on:You will be involved in identifying emerging issues and trends to inform the social sector policy agenda, and in developing new social schemes or programmes. You may also work on cross-cutting and complex issues, such as: social mobility, support for jobs and skills, ageing, and support for the at-risk and vulnerable. You will also manage the budget and proposals of one or more of the social sector Ministries and agencies, or programme budgets for social policies that cut across agencies (e.g. marriage and parenthood). You will need to work closely with the Ministries/agencies on their (i) budgets and manpower needs, (ii) proposals and national policies, and (iii) major infrastructure projects. You can expect to be exposed to diverse and highly challenging issues in a fast-paced environment. There will be ample opportunities for working closely with inter-agency stakeholders and senior management.What we are looking for:

• Curious about the social sector \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong critical thinking and analytical skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience/background in quantitative analysis and/or economics will be a strong advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong interpersonal and communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to influence and network with different stakeholders \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work in teams \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work in dynamic and fast-paced settings

About Ministry of Finance:The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore\'s fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by: \xe2\x80\xa2 achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies; \xe2\x80\xa2 ensuring the prudent investment of the government\'s reserves and other public funds; \xe2\x80\xa2 setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation; \xe2\x80\xa2 fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise; and \xe2\x80\xa2 ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore\'s jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.

Ministry of Finance