Analyst / Senior Analyst / Lead Analyst (LD - Policy)

What The Role Is

[About PSD]

The Public Service Division (PSD) aims to build a first-class Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. We do this through public sector leadership development, capacity and capability building and the promotion of quality services at all levels of the public service. We are looking for outstanding candidates with the vision and passion to contribute to help shape Singapore.

[PSD’s Values]

At PSD, we embrace the core values of People Our Pride, Service Our Pledge, Integrity Our Core, and Excellence Our Quest. We recognise that people are our greatest asset. As a people-oriented organisation, we constantly review our HR policies and introduce new initiatives to engage and ensure that our employees' well-being is looked after.

If you share our passion in shaping a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us!

What You Will Be Working On

[Cluster’s Description]

The Leadership Development Cluster Oversees The Leadership And Talent Development Policies And Approaches At The Public Service Level, To Achieve The Following Key Outcomes

• Effective and High-Performing Leaders & Leadership Teams who deliver with excellence today and innovate for tomorrow
• Leadership Corps with Greater Diversity in experiences, skillsets & perspectives
• One Public Service Leadership with a common purpose, identity and values
  
  
  

We do so by ensuring that our leadership development (LD) approaches are fit-for-purpose. This includes how we identify, develop, and engage senior public service leaders and leadership talents on the central leadership programmes (the Administrative Service and Public Service Leadership Programme). We do so in close partnership with our training partner, the Civil Service College as well as the HR community and leaders across the Public Service.

[Specific Job Responsibilities]

You will be part of a dynamic team shaping LD strategies at the Public Service level. You will:

• Formulate and review policies and strategies across the Talent Management and Leadership Development value chain (identify, develop, engage) to ensure relevance to the changing public sector leadership context and emerging HR/LD trends.
• Develop competency-based and data-driven LD policies and approaches to ensure that the Public Service attracts, selects, develops and promotes leaders with the right values and capabilities.
• Address LD needs at the Public Service level and in partnership with Ministries and other stakeholders.
• Drive thought leadership in LD principles and practices within the Public Service, which includes promoting the exchange of best practices among public agencies.
  
  
  

In the course of the work, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Public Service Leaders, Ministries, counterparts in different clusters within PSD and with the Civil Service College to develop policies and initiatives. You will engage and build relationships with public officers on our talent programmes to ensure that what we roll out are effective and officer-centric. You will also be exposed to various aspects of talent management, leadership development and human resource management work such as recruitment, selection, and learning & development.

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.

[Work Experience & Competencies]

In Addition, An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following

• [HR & Leadership Development Policies and Practices] Good public policy instincts and appreciation of the objectives and challenges of HR practices in the Public Service. Knowledge of the latest HR/LD trends and best practices, and how these can be applied in the context of the Public Service.
• [Analytics] Strong planning and analytical skills. In particular, being able to identify trends and leverage the use of data and research to formulate practicable strategies/solutions and measure their success.
• [Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgement] Ability to consider and integrate different perspectives and operate at different levels of analysis (e.g. service-wide, organisational-level, officer-level) to make sound and timely recommendations.
• [Working Effectively with Stakeholders] Ability to engage stakeholders effectively to understand their needs and concerns, as well as to involve them in the solutioning process and seek their buy-in to initiatives. You should possess strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills to engage internal and external stakeholders of different seniority.
• At least 2 years of working experience in policy-related work or in the field of HR, Talent Management or Leadership Development.
  
  
  

[Other Traits]

• Self-starter who is able to work independently and under pressure.
  
  
  

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

What The Role Is

[About PSD]

The Public Service Division (PSD) aims to build a first-class Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. We do this through public sector leadership development, capacity and capability building and the promotion of quality services at all levels of the public service. We are looking for outstanding candidates with the vision and passion to contribute to help shape Singapore.

[PSD’s Values]

At PSD, we embrace the core values of People Our Pride, Service Our Pledge, Integrity Our Core, and Excellence Our Quest. We recognise that people are our greatest asset. As a people-oriented organisation, we constantly review our HR policies and introduce new initiatives to engage and ensure that our employees' well-being is looked after.

If you share our passion in shaping a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us!

What You Will Be Working On

[Cluster’s Description]

The Leadership Development Cluster Oversees The Leadership And Talent Development Policies And Approaches At The Public Service Level, To Achieve The Following Key Outcomes

• Effective and High-Performing Leaders & Leadership Teams who deliver with excellence today and innovate for tomorrow
• Leadership Corps with Greater Diversity in experiences, skillsets & perspectives
• One Public Service Leadership with a common purpose, identity and values
  
  
  

We do so by ensuring that our leadership development (LD) approaches are fit-for-purpose. This includes how we identify, develop, and engage senior public service leaders and leadership talents on the central leadership programmes (the Administrative Service and Public Service Leadership Programme). We do so in close partnership with our training partner, the Civil Service College as well as the HR community and leaders across the Public Service.

[Specific Job Responsibilities]

You will be part of a dynamic team shaping LD strategies at the Public Service level. You will:

• Formulate and review policies and strategies across the Talent Management and Leadership Development value chain (identify, develop, engage) to ensure relevance to the changing public sector leadership context and emerging HR/LD trends.
• Develop competency-based and data-driven LD policies and approaches to ensure that the Public Service attracts, selects, develops and promotes leaders with the right values and capabilities.
• Address LD needs at the Public Service level and in partnership with Ministries and other stakeholders.
• Drive thought leadership in LD principles and practices within the Public Service, which includes promoting the exchange of best practices among public agencies.
  
  
  

In the course of the work, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Public Service Leaders, Ministries, counterparts in different clusters within PSD and with the Civil Service College to develop policies and initiatives. You will engage and build relationships with public officers on our talent programmes to ensure that what we roll out are effective and officer-centric. You will also be exposed to various aspects of talent management, leadership development and human resource management work such as recruitment, selection, and learning & development.

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.

[Work Experience & Competencies]

In Addition, An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following

• [HR & Leadership Development Policies and Practices] Good public policy instincts and appreciation of the objectives and challenges of HR practices in the Public Service. Knowledge of the latest HR/LD trends and best practices, and how these can be applied in the context of the Public Service.
• [Analytics] Strong planning and analytical skills. In particular, being able to identify trends and leverage the use of data and research to formulate practicable strategies/solutions and measure their success.
• [Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgement] Ability to consider and integrate different perspectives and operate at different levels of analysis (e.g. service-wide, organisational-level, officer-level) to make sound and timely recommendations.
• [Working Effectively with Stakeholders] Ability to engage stakeholders effectively to understand their needs and concerns, as well as to involve them in the solutioning process and seek their buy-in to initiatives. You should possess strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills to engage internal and external stakeholders of different seniority.
• At least 2 years of working experience in policy-related work or in the field of HR, Talent Management or Leadership Development.
  
  
  

[Other Traits]

• Self-starter who is able to work independently and under pressure.
  
  
  

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.