Job Description

What the role is:

The Performance & Evaluation (P&E) directorate is looking for dynamic and motivated team members to support MOF in delivering better value and accountability for public spending and outcomes. P&E achieves this through three key strategies: \xe2\x80\xa2 Strengthening evaluation capabilities and structures \xe2\x80\xa2 Promoting effective performance reporting and monitoring \xe2\x80\xa2 Nurturing good governance

What you will be working on:

You will have the opportunity to work on the following: (i) Policy and planning: Formulate and implement programme evaluation policies to advance the achievement of strategic outcomes, cost-effectiveness and resource sustainability in public sector spending. This will involve partnering public sector stakeholders to design appropriate evaluation and funding interventions for a diverse range of public organisations, programmes and projects. (ii) Programme reviews: Work with public agencies to scope and conduct programme and project evaluations to strengthen programme design and cost effectiveness. This will involve: \xe2\x80\xa2 Determining suitable performance indicators, data collection plans and evaluation methods \xe2\x80\xa2 Using relevant tools such as the Theory of Change or data analytics to draw out pertinent insights \xe2\x80\xa2 Formulating recommendations to senior management, programme and policy owners (iii) Performance reporting and audit governance: Facilitate effective performance reporting and drive efforts to monitor and address governance related issues across the public sector to enhance public accountability. This will involve \xe2\x80\xa2 Enhancing whole-of-government management reporting on national priorities \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinating the publication of whole-of-government public reporting on citizen and business outcomes \xe2\x80\xa2 Facilitating public sector efforts to enhance structures and processes to address systemic audit issues

What we are looking for:

• Degree from a recognised University. A background in economics, data handling, finance/accounting, programme/project planning, performance reporting and/or programme evaluation will be an advantage. \xe2\x80\xa2 Demonstrate good analytical thinking, being able to analyse different complex issues from a strategic perspective, anticipate challenges, and recommend actionable solutions \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess strong written and verbal communication skills to engage and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of seniority. \xe2\x80\xa2 Self-driven and committed, with a positive attitude and work ethic

About Ministry of Finance:

The mission of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) is to create a better Singapore through finance. We aim to sustain a high-performance Government with sound public finances that enable growth opportunities for all Singaporeans. The Ministry of Finance is an important central planning agency within the Public Service, serving four key roles: \xe2\x80\xa2 As a Steward, we are responsible for the Government\'s overall budget and management of reserves \xe2\x80\xa2 As an Enabler, we provide resources (funds, products and expertise) to other government agencies for the implementation of national policies and programmes \xe2\x80\xa2 As an Integrator, we bring agencies and/or other stakeholders together to achieve whole-of-government outcomes \xe2\x80\xa2 As a Catalyst, we seed new ideas and open up new terrain where others have not yet seen the potential for success.

Ministry of Finance