Service Development (Employment)

The Service Development (Employment) Division aims to enhance and increase employment and employability opportunities for persons with disabilities. The team works with private and public employers, industry partners, social service agencies, and stakeholders such as Special Education Schools, Institutes of Higher Learning and hospitals, to design and implement pilot initiatives to further this cause.

One of the pilot initiatives include the Enabling Business Hub which is a regional hub that brings training and work opportunities closer to where persons with disabilities live, offering job training and job support around the region to all persons with disabilities, including those with higher work support needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of EBH with the service provider and tenants.
• Develop and build relationships with industry leaders, associations and employers to support inclusive hiring.
• Develop and implement initiatives to address gaps such as the unreached persons with disabilities.
• Develop and monitor fund agreements.
• Provide support in corporate planning matters such as presentations and reports to the Ministry, budget and workplans, as well as provide input for speeches and media releases.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of working experience; including experience in public policy or operations management.
• Applicants who are familiar with the disability sector, and experience in partnerships and business development would have an added advantage
• Meticulous and comfortable with data collection, preparation, analysis and visualization
• Technologically proficient e.g. using automation tools, collaborative tools, etc.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with the ability to work under tight deadlines, adaptable to changing circumstances and resourceful in problem solving

Additional Information

Send your resume to us by clicking the “Drop your resume / Apply” button now, or you can also email us at [email protected]. Please state in your detailed resume your:
1. Current and expected salaries and annual package
2. Reason for leaving current employment (if applicable)
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be informed.