Senior Manager/ Assistant Director

Overview What the role is: Description of Group: Looking for a workplace with passion and commitment to empower and restore lives of the vulnerable population in Singapore? Join the Rehabilitation and Protection Group (RPG) RPG undertakes the statutory functions in the rehabilitation of adult and youth offenders, and the protection of children and families. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to break cycles of abuse, neglect and offending. Description of Division/Branch: As part of the RPG family, the Protective Service (PSV) is a statutory service and it leads in policies and processes to safeguard the safety and well-being of vulnerable persons in Singapore. The science and art of our work remain very much firmly rooted in keeping vulnerable persons safe from harm, working in partnership with families and stakeholders such as the schools, hospitals and other community partners. The Service Planning Branch will drive strategic planning for RPG’s Protective Service, strengthen operational systems and processes to enhance effective service delivery, and shape the ecosystem for protection of vulnerable persons. What you will be working on Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director (Strategic Planning), the Senior Manager/ Assistant Director will be involved in: Reviewing, planning and implementing policies, processes and services for RPG’s Protective Service to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable persons, including children and vulnerable adults in Singapore; and Providing support for strategic planning and public communications for RPG’s Protective Service and the protection ecosystem in Singapore. Responsibilities Work on strategic plans for PSV and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on whole-of-government and ministry-level policy matters and reviews, including legislative amendments; Work on manpower resourcing proposals to meet the manpower resourcing needs of PSV; Manage public communications relating to domestic violence and abuse, including Parliamentary questions, media queries and trend reports; Coordinate and provide support for inter-agency work areas relating to domestic violence and abuse. What we are looking for Technical/ functional competencies: Background in social science disciplines preferred. Strong communication (written and oral) and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely. Strong analytical skills, ability to synthesise complex data and information. Strong in systems thinking and strategic planning. Project management skills. Knowledge and experience in policy or systems work will be an advantage. Generic competencies: Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Adaptive with an eye for innovation. Work independently as well as contribute effectively in a team setting. For the Assistant Director position, the candidate should have prior experience in managing a team. About Ministry Of Social And Family Development We are Professionals with Passion for People. The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr