Assistant Director, Strategy and Planning (Digital Readiness Cluster Central)

[What the role is]

IMDA’s vision is to build a dynamic digital economy, and a cohesive digital society, driven by an exceptional Infocomm and Media ecosystem.

In line with Singapore’s social compact, IMDA seeks to help citizens thrive in the digital age and engage in activities online in a safe, inclusive and empowering way. IMDA works actively with the public, people and private sectors (3P) to Dream, Design and Deliver so as to build an inclusive digital society in Singapore. This way, no citizen will be left behind and we can move forward as one nation.

The Digital Readiness Cluster in IMDA drives digital inclusion efforts as we prepare all Singaporeans for the digital future. The Digital Readiness Cluster oversees Digital Access, Digital Literacy and Wellness programmes, as well as outreach and partnership programmes such as SG Digital Office and the Digital for Life movement. The Strategy and Planning team takes a strategic view in mapping out digital readiness priorities and works together with divisions to (i) conduct research for new areas of work, (ii) evaluate existing programmes, and (iii) support governance measures. The team also supports international initiatives in raising awareness of Singapore’s digital inclusion efforts.

[What you will be working on]

• Develop long-term strategies, conduct comprehensive policy reviews, and develop robust implementation frameworks that align with DRC's priorities and vision for a digitally inclusive society.
• Manage DRC programmes through evaluation, establishing clear performance metrics to track programme outcomes, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Oversee DRC's operational excellence by managing workplans, budgets, governance frameworks, and risk management systems, while ensuring smooth administrative processes and strategic resource allocation.
• Design and implement systems and workflows that facilitate collaboration, corporate KPIs reporting and knowledge management
• Lead DRC’s international engagement efforts and position IMDA as a thought leader in digital inclusion and readiness on the global stage

[What we are looking for]

• Background in strategic planning, public policy, social sciences, or other related disciplines, with minimally 8 years’ experience in public policies and planning roles
• Possess strong analytical, strategic and conceptual thinking skills
• Comfortable with quantitative, qualitative data and long-range forecasting
• Strong team lead with good communication (oral and written), stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to perform in a fast pace and dynamic environment with some ambiguity

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