Job Description

What the role is:Are you passionate about architecting and shaping frameworks and policies to ensure a safe and trusted online space for Singapore? Do you envision a role where your work contributes directly to enhancing online safety in Singapore? If this passion and vision resonate with you, we invite you to join us on a meaningful and impactful journey at IMDA\'s Online Communications Office as a Policy Planning officer, Online Safety.Your Meaningful and Impactful Role (Key Responsibilities): Policy formulation and advice: Architect and shape IMDA\'s frameworks and policies for online safety and misinformation. You will draft and update Codes of Practice and provide operational teams with policy advice to facilitate their decision-making. Stakeholder engagement: You will represent IMDA in engagements with stakeholders across government and industry to ensure that IMDA\'s frameworks and policies for online safety and misinformation are effectively operationalised and complied with. Horizon scanning: You will conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging risks, technologies and regulations relating to online safety and misinformation. You will also use these findings to deliver actionable insights, enhancing operational effectiveness and shaping IMDA\'s online safety strategy.Requirements\xc2\xb7 Degree in Humanities, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Mass Communications or Legal Studies.\xc2\xb7 At least 2 years of experience in a technology policy or operations related role in the private or public sectors. Job grade will be based on duration and level of relevant work experience.\xc2\xb7 Strong interest in online safety, and good knowledge of how online platforms operate, including social media services, app stores, and online video games.\xc2\xb7 Strong analytical, inter-personal and writing skills.\xc2\xb7 Experience in Public Policy, Online Content Regulation, Online Trust and Safety, Horizon Scanning, Strategic Futures work would be advantageous.About Info-communications Media Development Authority:Info-communications Media Development Authority (www.imda.gov.sg) offers a rewarding career that gives you a front seat in the fast-changing infocomm media sector, where technology and content are shaping the way people view the world more than ever. We offer a wide range of opportunities, where talented individuals and teams can make a difference. Whether you are developing a telecommunications policy affecting consumers or spearheading a scheme to nurture budding media talents, each member of IMDA contributes towards driving innovation, enhancing productivity for economic growth, and improving the quality of life for all Singaporeans. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Communications and Information, IMDA promotes and regulates the infocomm and media sectors.

Infocomm Media Development Authority