Role and Responsibilities
- Support the planning and coordination of skills development activities for the Info-communication Technology (ICT) sector, through working closely with internal teams, government agencies, industry partners and training providers to ensure effective execution of initiatives;
- Assist in the management and administration of a skills committee and industry working groups that guide the implementation of the Skills Development Partner (SDP) initiatives, ensuring smooth operations and timely execution of action items;
- Engage and build positive relationships with key stakeholders such as government agencies, unions, industry leaders, domain/professional experts, academia etc to understand industry manpower needs and promote participation in skills development programmes;
- Conduct outreach and consultation sessions with enterprises to encourage adoption of training plans, share available support schemes, and gather feedback on workforce and skills challenges;
- Support research and data collection on sector trends, jobs-skills changes, and learning pathways through desktop studies, surveys, focus groups and employer consultations;
- Assist in validating and refreshing jobs-skills insights, frameworks and resources, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and agencies such as SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG);
- Contribute to the dissemination of jobs-skills advisories and resources, ensuring enterprises and professionals are informed about emerging skills and training opportunities;
- Work closely with employers to provide guidance and advice on identifying skills gaps, planning training roadmaps, and implementing workforce upskilling initiatives aligned with sector needs;
- Monitor project progress and outcomes, prepare periodic reports and support post-activity reviews to assess the impact and effectiveness of skills development efforts.
Qualifications and Skills Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional experience in relationship management, programme management or learning and development, preferably within the skills development or ICT sector;
- Strong people and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with employers, industry partners, training providers and government agencies;
- Knowledge of workforce and skills development initiatives (e.g. Skills Frameworks) would be an advantage;
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (both written and verbal) with confidence in engaging industry audiences;
- Able to work independently under tight deadlines, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment;
- Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple tasks and deliverables in a fast-paced environment;
- Analytical and resourceful, with a willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement efforts;
- Positive and adaptable team player, and enjoys working collaboratively to achieve shared outcomes.
Data Protection Notification
By submitting your Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume, you agree to your data being used in conjunction with recruitment and employment purposes.
To maximize your opportunities to work with us, you are encouraged to keep the information provided accurate, complete and up to date.
Our Data Protection notice for Job Applicants is attached here: https://www.sgtech.org.sg/pageManagement/dataprotectionnoticeforjobapplicants
IMPORTANT: We do not collect any of the following:
- NRIC/FIN or any national identifiers.
- Photo
- Date of birth Age
- Spouse/Family information
Please do NOT include these in your CV/Resume and we reserve the right to reject any application that contains the above.
