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Assistant Director (Community Relations)

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What The Role Is
Are you passionate about fostering harmony in Singapore's diverse society? We're seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team. In this crucial role, you'll develop and evaluate policies that strengthen social cohesion in our multi-racial, multi-religious nation. You'll tackle emerging socio-religious challenges, coordinate efforts to reinforce community bonds, and contribute to building a caring, cohesive, and confident Singapore. With your strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and deep understanding of Singapore's social fabric, you'll play a vital part in shaping our nation's future.

What The Role Is
Are you passionate about fostering harmony in Singapore's diverse society? We're seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team. In this crucial role, you'll develop and evaluate policies that strengthen social cohesion in our multi-racial, multi-religious nation. You'll tackle emerging socio-religious challenges, coordinate efforts to reinforce community bonds, and contribute to building a caring, cohesive, and confident Singapore. With your strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and deep understanding of Singapore's social fabric, you'll play a vital part in shaping our nation's future.
This is your chance to make a real difference and be at the forefront of nurturing social harmony in one of the world's most diverse societies. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and united Singapore.
What You Will Be Working On
You will be working on:

• Formulate and review policies with regard to racial and religious harmony, including safeguarding common spaces in Singapore.
• Conduct research, environment scans and analyse trends on socio-economic, intra- and inter-racial and religious issues both in Singapore and globally.
• Work closely with Muis, MENDAKI, PA MESRA, various government agencies and external stakeholders to develop and review community initiatives and events.
• Provide Secretariat support to the Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs and various inter-agency committees.
  
  

Work Experience
What we are looking for

• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience, with demonstrated track record in policy work, stakeholder engagement, or community development
• Experience in managing inter-agency projects and working with diverse community stakeholders
• Strong understanding of Singapore's social fabric and community relations landscape
• Experience in policy analysis and development would be an advantage
  
  

Competency Requirements
Clear and Concise Writing

• Express main ideas clearly and concisely in writing.
  
  

Design For Implementation And Communication

• Formulates policies that integrate strategic communications considerations from inception, ensuring effective public engagement and understanding
• Develops practical policy solutions with a keen awareness of implementation challenges, balancing ideals with on-the-ground realities
  
  

Stakeholders Engagement

• Strategically identify, analyse, and prioritise stakeholders across diverse domains, developing targeted engagement approaches.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and aligning partnerships with organisational goals.
  
  

Data-driven Policy Analysis

• Utilises data analytics to review existing policies, programmes, and initiatives, assessing their effectiveness and impact
• Develops evidence-based recommendations for new or improved strategies, leveraging insights from complex data analysis
  
  

Personality Traits

• Strong organisational and coordination skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Proactive in seeking opportunities to collaborate with other parties
  
  

Shortlisted applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting. Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Other
• Industries Government Relations Services

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