Senior Assistant Director, Crisis Preparedness, SPD, FMMD

Ministry of Manpower

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 15 Sep 2025

What the role is

In this role, you will join the Security and Preparedness Department (SPD) which is responsible for developing the Ministry's preparedness plans for various contingency situations. The role develops MOM's crisis preparedness plans and oversees whole-of-government manpower resilience efforts. The incumbent will lead the Crisis Preparedness and Manpower Resilience units to ensure holistic crisis preparedness and strengthen WOG manpower resilience. The portfolio involves developing crisis plans for all crisis scenarios, coordinating with MHA and other agencies on WOG contingency plans, and staffing principals for various crisis platforms.

What you will be working on

• Crisis Preparedness Planning - Develop and coordinate MOM's response plans for crises scenarios, working with internal divisions and external agencies (MHA, other government bodies) to ensure comprehensive crisis readiness

• Strategic Platform Representation - Staff senior leadership at critical crisis platforms ensuring MOM's interests are represented and responses align with prepared plans.

• Manpower Resilience Analysis - Engage government agencies to assess manpower profiles of essential services, risk assessment frameworks, and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen whole-of-government manpower resilience.

• Business Continuity Management - Oversee MOM's business continuity framework, consolidate divisional BCP plans, and manage regular testing cycles to ensure operational readiness during disruptions.

• Exercise Coordination & Improvement - Coordinate MOM's participation in crisis exercises, track follow-ups, and implement process improvements to enhance overall preparedness capabilities.

What we are looking for

• Degree in any discipline.

• At least 5 to 7 years' experience in policy and planning or emergency preparedness work.

• Experience in data analytics and sensemaking would be an advantage.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Good interpersonal and engagement skills, strong Team Player.

• Relevant policy writing, planning experience will be an advantage.

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.

About your application process

This job is closing on 15 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.