Senior Manager/ Assistant Director

Senior Manager/ Assistant Director (Career Development and Transition), WD
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Senior Manager/ Assistant Director (Career Development and Transition), WD
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Public Service Division (Singapore)
What the Role Is
As a central people agency, PSD has put in place various initiatives to help the Public Service respond to the many driving forces impacting the future of work and HR. To help officers manage the various transitions in their public service career and to ensure that the transitions are carried out smoothly, we are looking for an Assistant Director, Career Development and Transition. Reporting to the Deputy Director (Career Development and Transition), you will be part of the Workforce Development cluster in PSD.
What You Will Be Working On
You will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Career Transition team. Key responsibilities include:
Develop and implement innovative policies, programmes and incentives that facilitate career development and transition for public service officers (including mature officers and transiting officers), and enhance their employability
Provide advisory and support to public agencies on end-to-end workforce transition matters from developing to executing the transition plans
Collaborate with public agencies and unions to design, implement, and scale impactful career development programmes, while supporting their outreach and communication efforts to maximise engagement and uptake
What We Are Looking For
(Values) We are looking for self-motivated individuals who value integrity, teamwork and take pride in going the extra mile to provide excellent service.
(Key Competencies and Experience)
(Career Development) : The ability to develop and facilitate career development initiatives, frameworks and programmes for people to thrive in meaningful careers that support their individual aspirations. Equip public agencies with tools to support their employees' development and career.
(Career Transition) : The ability to design and develop initiatives to facilitate reskilling and to support a smooth career transition process for public officers. Identify and recommend appropriate career management resources available, which may include career counselling and coaching to identify needs and concerns, as well as knowledge of workforce development trends and the job market landscape. Strong in sourcing job pipelines, networking to build strategic partnerships for job placements.
(Working Effectively with Stakeholders) : The ability to reach out, influence and mobilise stakeholders towards a collective purpose, engaging them to deepen understanding of issues and co-creating solutions together. Excellent at presenting and translating information/insights succinctly and effective in stakeholder engagement to obtain buy-in amidst competing priorities.
(Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose) : The ability to display care and empathy in how we serve, translate ideas and executive policies, and to deliver decisively and persevere through challenging situations. Passionate about helping employees raise their employability.
(Caring for, Developing and Inspiring Staff) : The ability to be an effective people developer who inspires and engages staff, and supports them in building their capabilities and capacity.
At least 8 years of work experience in related areas including policy, human resources, career development and partnership engagement.
(Personal Traits)
Resilient with a propensity to persevere
Resourceful and comfortable working in an ambiguous and fluid environment
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified within 2 weeks after closing date. Successful candidates will be offered contract employment in the first instance.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries: Government Administration
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