Assistant Director, Budget

1 month ago


Singapore SSG SkillsFuture Singapore Full time
[What the role is]

SSG is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals and shaping the future of Singapore's workforce. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Education, SSG leads the charge in driving the SkillsFuture movement, a national initiative that promotes lifelong learning and skills development. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, SSG works closely with employers, training providers, and individuals to create a vibrant ecosystem of learning and growth. By offering a wide range of initiatives, programs, and funding schemes, SSG enables individuals to unlock their full potential, acquire new competencies, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing job market.

Join the RPD team in SSG that provides guidance on the strategic direction of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Specifically, RPD is responsible for the effective planning of resources and oversees budget and manpower management to achieve agency's goals:

. Funding Policy Formulation: Formulate corporate-level funding policies and funding parameters to support SkillsFuture Initiatives and SSG's objectives

. Budget Evaluation and Management: Evaluate budget requests from programme partners and oversee the allocation and management of SSG's budget

. Manpower Establishment Planning: Secure and optimise manpower resources to implement SSG's programmes and agency's operations

. Whole-of-Government (WOG) CET Grants Management: Lead the management of WOG CET grants and strengthen CET grants governance for WOG and SSG.

[What you will be working on]

The Assistant Director, Budget and Establishment Management, plays a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) through effective resource planning. This position is crucial for formulating funding policies, managing budgets, and optimizing manpower resources to support the SkillsFuture initiatives and achieve SSG's objectives. As a key member of the Resource Planning Division, you will lead efforts to ensure that financial and manpower resources are secured, prioritized, and allocated efficiently and effectively, aligning with SSG's overarching strategies.

Budget Management

  • Oversee the allocation and management of SSG's budget

  • Competency: Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis

Manpower Establishment Planning

  • Secure and optimize manpower resources for the implementation of SSG's programmes

  • Oversee the evaluation of establishment/Manpower Management Framework (MMF) requests from DivisionsCompetency: Workforce Planning and Development

Strategic Resource Allocation

  • Plan, prepare, secure, and allocate budgets for various funding sources and manpower resources.

  • Oversee the annual budget exercise and mid-year budget reviews

  • Lead the preparation and review of the organisation's 5-year Jobs and Skills (JS) Programme Budget

  • Competency: Strategic Resource Allocation

Stakeholder Management and Policy Development

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on budgetary and manpower matters.

  • Lead in the review of establishment/manpower and staffing position status in consultation with the Human Resource Division.

  • Develop and review policies related to budget and establishment management.

  • Competency: Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Development

[What we are looking for]

  • At least 10 years of relevant work experience, preferably in policy-related roles within ministries or economic agencies

  • Holistic appreciation and detailed understanding of key issues pertaining to budgetary and establishment/manpower policies

  • Strong strategic, analytical, and critical thinking skills

  • Ability to provide direction and guidance to team members to achieve results

  • Effective collaboration skills with the ability to work well with internal and external teams

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills

  • Deep understanding of funding policies and concepts

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong skills in numerical calculation and statistical analysis



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