Assistant Director, DfL Programme Office, Secretariat - Singapur, Singapore - careers@gov

Description

[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 every citizen (from the young to the old) thrive in the digital age, and feel that he or she can 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 strengthen the digital dimension of Singapore's social compact, or Singapore's digital future.

This way, no citizen will be left behind and we can move forward as one nation.

What the role is:

Part of the Strategic Planning & Digital Readiness Group in IMDA, the Digital Readiness Cluster drives the digital society agenda to prepare all Singaporeans for the digital future. The Cluster formulates digital readiness strategies, develops programmes and oversee all operations of the SG Digital Office and Digital for Life Programme Office (DfL PO). It also directs and develops strategic engagements with key stakeholders, private, public and people sector partners.

The Cluster is driven by a united purpose to dream, design and deliver digital readiness initiatives for Singaporeans to embrace Digital for Life, and to live life enriched by digital.

You will be part of a dynamic team, which architects the Digital Readiness agenda to build an inclusive Digital Society. This includes priority areas like digital access, digital literacy and wellness, digital engagement and adoption.

The work that you will do will contribute to the broader Digital for Life (DfL) movement which aims to galvanise the community to help Singaporeans embrace digital as a lifelong pursuit and to enrich their lives. The movement will build on the momentum of many community efforts we have seen during COVID-19 and mobilise more partners and resources to help all Singaporeans feel excited, empowered and enriched by digital technologies.

This includes growing a partner network to champion digital readiness in areas of access, literacy and wellness. Through a multi-stakeholder approach, you will drive programmes for sustainable impact. Augmenting the partnerships would be strong brand and marketing strategies which include product and services development, multi-channel marketing and performance tracking.

What you will be working on:

Reporting to the Deputy Director, you will oversee the DfL PO strategies that influence and impact Digital Readiness and priorities and focus areas

Planning of DfL Movement and Strategy to achieve KPIs

Designing and implementing of systems and workflows to facilitate partnerships in the areas of budget, KPIs and knowledge management for partnership

Leading the team, you will design and deliver integrated 3P-centric (private, public and people) partnership initiatives across diverse portfolios to achieve the outcomes of a vibrant and digitally inclusive Singapore.

With relevant agencies, you will deepen collaboration and create policies and programmes that may impact the growth of Digital Readiness agendas.

Organising signature Digital Readiness events to rally 3P and the community.

What we are looking for

Minimum 10 years' relevant working experience in relevant Secretariat, Project Management, program management, and/or planning role

Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking skills and manage multiple workstreams

Good communication skills (both oral and written)

Excel at communications, planning and strong in ownership

Good people engagement skills

Good knowledge and understanding of infocomm technologies trends and infocomm applications for end-users

Proactive team player that is also able to work independently

Ability to work effectively across internal and external stakeholders

Past experience in any of the following would be useful:
1. Secretariat functions
2. Program Management
3. Event management

This position will be commensurate with experience.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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