Manager (National Service Resource)

You review and formulate National Service (NS) policies on resource allocation and deployment of full-time national servicemen (NSFs), ensuring optimal deployment of NS resources to meet critical operational and manpower needs. Responsibilities - Develop and review policies governing the allocation, deployment and management of national servicemen to ensure sufficiency of NS resources for defence needs while upholding an equitable and fair NS system - Review and administer the Enlistment Act and subsidiary legislation, including policies on offences, bonds, exit controls, and citizenship-related NS liabilities - Use manpower data, demographic developments, and socio-economic trends to develop evidence-based policy recommendations while balancing competing demands - Evaluate cases that fall outside standard policy guidelines, exercise sound judgement and develop recommendations that are consistent with the intent and principles of NS - Work closely with various stakeholders and other government agencies to strengthen policy recommendations, implement NS policies effectively and maintain public confidence in the NS system Challenge(s) - Making robust recommendations to balance competing demands with limited resources - Evaluating and making decisions on cases that deviate from policy guidelines - Communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including pre-enlistees, servicemen, family members, and employers Requirements - Education in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Social Sciences, Political Science, History, Public Policy or a related field is preferred - Relevant experience in public policy, national issues or data-driven decision-making is preferred - Sound judgement with the ability to consider different perspectives and balance competing priorities - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to research issues, identify emerging trends, and develop practical recommendations - Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different organisations (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.