Assistant Director (Planning)

Who we are.

Pioneering workers rights since 1961, the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) unites 57 trade unions, six trade associations, seven social enterprises, and other enterprise partners as we create better lives for workers here in Singapore.

Our work cuts across the different ages and stages of life as we walk the ground and respond to everyday needs. Through initiatives that protect our workers at work, transform careers, manage the cost of living, help with financial resilience and health, and nurture relationships for families, we champion every worker through every touch point as we work towards better wages, welfare, and work prospects.

Because Every Worker Matters.

The Role

Assistant Director (Planning)

As the Assistant Director of the Planning Team, you will support the Deputy Director in steering strategic planning and cross-unit coordination efforts for the Tripartite Jobs Council (TJC) and NTUC's Job Security initiatives. The TJC's four priorities are – Building market intelligence and early warning capabilities, enabling enterprises to transform with AI, enabling workers to seize new opportunities, and enabling displaced workers to bounce back. You will play a pivotal role in shaping impactful initiatives by leveraging global and local workforce insights, key technological developments, so as to shape policy formulation, and drive coordinated outcomes across NTUC and Tripartite Partners. You will also work closely with Tripartite partners to develop the agenda and work towards achieving the outcomes of the TJC. This role demands a forward-thinking leader with strong analytical, coordination, and communication capabilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate efforts with Tripartite partners to develop and roll out initiatives of the Tripartite Jobs Council.
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging global trends in AI and develop plans and coordinate efforts within the Job Security Directorate (JSD) to help workers to upgrade and transit into better jobs through a comprehensive approach ranging from training, enterprise workforce development, and career guidance.
• Identify opportunities to work with government agencies, industry bodies, and community partners to amplify TJC initiatives and extend their reach to workers and enterprises.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of market intelligence and early warning systems to track labour market shifts, workforce displacement risks, and emerging job opportunities
• Drive strategic planning for NTUC JSD initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader NTUC organisational goals.
• Prepare policy papers, briefing materials, and progress reports for TJC meetings and senior leadership reviews.
• Supervise and mentor staff, providing guidance on work deliverables, and their professional development.

Job Requirements

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• 10 - 12 years of experience in strategic planning, policy analysis, and/or project management.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to coordinate the team's work, motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Deep interest and understanding of workforce development and job security issues.
• Excellent coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in data analytics and performance tracking tools.
• Experience in negotiations, technology integration and digital transformation initiatives is an advantage.