Deputy/Assistant Director, Library & Information Services (Contract)

What the role is
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator.
As central bank, MAS promotes sustained, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector.
As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education.
MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.
Join us now, if you have a genuine interest in making an impact to help shape Singapore’s economic and financial landscape.

What you will be working on
Statistics and Library Division (SLD) is part of the Enterprise Knowledge Department (EKD), under the Economics & Knowledge Management Group in MAS. You will be part of a dynamic team of individuals, who are passionate about transforming information resources in MAS Library through digital and user-centric ways. The Library supports MAS departments in their information and research needs by providing relevant and up-to-date resources and services.
In this position, you will manage or assist in various aspects of the Library functions, including but not restricted to:

• Curation and creation of digital content while raising awareness and improving discovery of MAS Library resources across online platforms and physical spaces;
• Build and manage technology-enabled library services;
• Provide in-depth research assistance to users and answer reference enquiries;
• End-to-end work related to procurement of information resources which entails working with vendors as well as internal departments such as users and the corporate services and finance departments; and
• Organising outreach events to users.

What are we looking for

We are looking for suitable candidates with:

• A university degree with some work experience. A postgraduate degree in Library Sciences and/or technology-related experience will be an advantage.
• Strong ability in understanding and contributing to the application of technology solutions to work processes.
• Good interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and innovatively with team members.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently and in an agile manner in a dynamic environment.

This is a 1-year contract position. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.