Assistant / Deputy Director, Social Policy

About the role

The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), which unites 59 trade unions, seven trade associations, 12 social enterprises and other partners to champion workers' rights in Singapore, is looking for an Assistant / Deputy Director, Social Policy. The role sits in the Social Policy Department, which advises the Labour Movement's leadership and develops advocacy on workplace and welfare matters. The incumbent will deputise the Director (Social Policy) and take the lead in these areas.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the effectiveness of the Labour Movement's Workplace Health and Safety Programme and safeguard NTUC and workers' interests in national policy on population health, mental wellbeing, personal financial success and retirement adequacy.
• Lead projects that consult and validate key issues faced by workers, assess existing policies, legislation and regulations, identify gaps and recommend solutions.
• Run awareness initiatives and campaigns on workplace concerns, including developing and managing campaign strategies, position papers, talking points and briefs.
• Work with internal business units and unions to understand policy implications and guide internal policy implementation.
• Support Labour Movement representatives in liaising with government agencies such as the Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Health and Health Promotion Board.
• Oversee departmental operations and resource planning.

Required profile

• Genuine passion for workers of all backgrounds and a commitment to positive change.
• Well-informed views on workplace issues, labour relations, public policy, government affairs and sociopolitical trends affecting workers.
• Prior middle management experience guiding teams in policy analysis, negotiation, project management, advocacy, programme planning and piloting, stakeholder mobilisation and staffing leaders, meetings and events.
• Able to lead a team and function while also leading or taking part in matrix teams of cross-functional stakeholders.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of workplace safety and occupational health issues, interventions and compliance.
• Ability to analyse and interpret issues, policy developments, legislation, regulations and labour data to produce insights, reports and briefings and design programmes.
• Structured thinking, problem solving, effective communication, persuasion, stakeholder relationship management and interpersonal skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.