Leadership Development Policy Analyst (Lead/Senior), LDS

The Public Service Division (PSD) stewards a trusted Singapore Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. Our 4 key roles include: • Developing a flourishing and diverse workforce by supporting our public officers' continual growth of skills and creating meaningful careers • Developing a forward-looking and inspiring community of leaders who are united, resilient, and anchored in public service values and ethos • Building future-ready public sector organisations by steering and supporting transformation of our organisations and catalysing innovations for organisations to work more effectively • Driving good governance, values and excellence to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Public Service and uphold the trust of citizens When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well-being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans. If you share our passion in reimagining the Possibilities and push boundaries to shape a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us! Follow us @PublicServiceDivision @SGPublicService On LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | http://www.psd.gov.sg The Singapore Public Service: Integrity, Service, Excellence  |People, Our Pride| Service, Our Pledge | Integrity, Our Core | Excellence, Our Quest| Responsibilities Responsibilities The Leadership Development Cluster oversees the Leadership and Talent Development policies and approaches at the Public Service level, to achieve the following key outcomes: 1. Effective and High-Performing Leaders & Leadership Teams who deliver with excellence today and innovate for tomorrow 2. Leadership Corps with Greater Diversity in experiences, skillsets & perspectives 3. 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. Requirements [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. Applicants will typically be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of the job posting. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.