Manager/Senior Manager, Workfare Skills Support (WPD)
skills and workforce development agency- Posted 2 hours ago
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Job Description
What the role is
.Support the grant administration team in implementing the WSS scheme (Basic and Level Up) to support work skills upgrading of Singaporean lower-wage workers. This includes supporting the implementation of WSS (Level Up) for go-live by early 2026 and the business-as-usual for WSS (Basic) as follows:
i. Overall programme management, working with various stakeholders to ensure (i) smooth operations (ii) adherence to policy guidelines and proper governance, and (iii) risk mitigation of fraud and abuse.
ii. Implement and review communications management plan to engage target audience and encourage take-up, e.g. creatives and content generation, PR & marketing.
iii. Assess and manage appeal cases and escalated public enquiries, ensuring timely resolution of such cases, including drafting of replies to members of public.
iv. Generate reports for monitoring of implementation progress and track key indicators (e.g. participation rate, grants disbursed).
v. Support the projection of budget requirements and reporting of budget utilisation at regular intervals
vi. Manage the WSS outsource service provider to ensure services delivered are up to standard.
.Support in digitalisation projects that leverage data analytics and IT tools to improve business process efficiency, service delivery and compliance with governance and audit requirements.
Project Participation:
.Participate in cross-division projects to contribute to the organisation's strategic objectives
.Any other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
Requirement:
Experience:
.Experience in grants administration, data analytics and customer service will be advantageous.
Knowledge/Skills:
.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
.Good project management and problem-solving skills
.Understand public governance and its principles, particularly in grants management policies and procedures
.Excellent communication skills
.Proficient with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
.Any of the following relevant competencies and skills will also be advantageous:
.Data analytics
.Business process review
.Quality service management
.Design thinking
.Communication management and new media
Personal Attributes:
.Resilient to time pressure and work demands, with a creative flair for problem-solving and innovation.
.Strong interpersonal skills and able to engage external and internal stakeholders
. Resourceful and pro-active in managing work assignments with a can-do attitude
. Versatile and able to work well independently or in a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
. Organised, meticulous and detail oriented
. Be committed to the ethos of public service
Candidatesare encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account andinclude your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg fordetails on the CSP.
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Key Skills
Quality service management
Business process review
