Job Description

What the role is:

The Research and Analytics Division drives MSF\'s research and analytics efforts, to strengthen the nexus between policy, practice, operations, research and analytics to support MSF outcomes, policies and programmes. It also drives the strategy for engagement with the external social research community beyond conducting deep research and data analytics studies, coordinating the social research agenda and building research expertise to support policymaking and programmes for MSF.

What you will be working on:

As a Senior Manager/ Manager (Research Engagement), you will drive central efforts to further MSF family\'s strategic research engagement and communications, including improving the effectiveness of the Ministry\'s communications through research. You will also undertake hands-on social research, provide technical advice on research scoping and methodology. Responsibilities of the role are as follows: \xe2\x80\xa2 Work closely with communications and policy divisions to develop research to support the ministry\'s strategic communications \xe2\x80\xa2 Work with market researchers, academics, researchers, and non-researchers within and outside the Ministry to advance policy thinking and support evidence-based policy formulation through the development of research ideas, collaborations and/or translation of research findings \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop research guidelines as well as improve processes and knowledge management/communications to promote research understanding and tighten research-policy nexus \xe2\x80\xa2 Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative research and analysis that span a wide range of topics in relation to the Ministry\'s mission

What we are looking for:

• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong project and event management skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Past experience in communications related research and communicating research findings to the general public would be an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong understanding of a range of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods; the ability to conduct hands-on research would be an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Graduates and post-graduates are welcome to apply

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