Senior Manager / Manager / Assistant Manager (Arts and Heritage)

What The Role Is

This is a generalist Policy Officer role in one of the four teams in the Division – Arts, Heritage, Planning and Partnership Teams.

Collectively, the four teams oversee Singapore’s Arts & Heritage policies, set the policy agenda, fund and govern the National Arts Council (NAC), National Heritage Board (NHB) and national cultural institutions, and shape the long-term strategies for the sector. AHD supports MCCY’s efforts to contribute to a caring people, a cohesive society, and a confident nation.

What You Will Be Working On

As a Policy Officer (individual contributor) at AHD, you may be involved in a very broad range of work including:

1. Formulating and reviewing policies on cross-cutting issues related to the arts and heritage sector
2. Working with international partners, including bilateral diplomatic relationships and work with multi-national organisations
3. Stakeholder engagement, including engagement strategy and capability development
4. Project management
5. Strategic communications and crisis management
6. Administrative work including setting up meetings and taking minutes.

You will work closely with Political Office Holders, senior management, public officers in other Ministries, key Statutory Boards such as NAC and NHB, as well as cultural institutions such as the Esplanade, National Gallery Singapore, School of the Arts and the Singapore Art Museum.

What We Are Looking For

AHD functions in a complex policy space, with multiple stakeholders to manage and hard trade-offs to make. AHD succeeds through teamwork, a commitment to training and learning, and the collective desire to build a vibrant and sustainable Arts & Heritage ecosystem for the benefit of Singapore.

Experience

1. At least 2 years of working experience, with public service experience being an advantage.
2. Prior experience working in settings which require liaising with international partners is an advantage.

Competencies

1. Strong analytical and writing skills with strategic perspective when formulating proposals
2. Strong engagement and collaboration skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across all levels
3. Humility, when it comes to learning and engaging stakeholders
4. Ability to work in a complex policy environment
5. Sensitivity to Singapore’s cultural context

Personality Traits

1. Interest in the arts and heritage sector is strongly preferred
2. Strong team player
3. Shortlisted applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.