[What the role is] Oversee development and growth of effective services and initiatives that meet the needs of service users in a subsector(s). [What you will be working on] What will you be working on Be part of a team that seeks to achieve better outcomes for persons who use social services so that these service users are empowered to live with dignity. 1. Implementing service strategies and plans to meet identified needs and gaps: Analyse landscape and engage stakeholders to understand national strategies and identify key needs and gaps; Partnering social service agencies, government agencies and other stakeholders develop strategies to meet these needs and gaps; Guide SSAs in development of services to meet prioritised needs and gaps; Using data and ground experience to improve service delivery; Overseeing assessments of funding proposals of new programmes; and Assessing and evaluating current portfolio of initiatives and programmes 2. Strengthen service capacity and capability by partnering service providers to: Grow person-centred solutions and implement efficient service delivery methods that are resource-efficient and optimise manpower; Drive collaborations with and among SSAs to develop innovative solutions to better meet the needs of service users; Set and/or achieve output, outcome and impact indicators for services; Manage and evaluate their performance; Allocate community funding to critical and needed services; and Perform budgetary operations such as computing funding quantum based on norms and salary guidelines, verify periodic disbursements, and review budget utilisation performance. 3. Support the Services Group and NCSS as and when required [What we are looking for] What we are looking for Personal Competencies: Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements Working Effectively with Citizens and Stakeholders Social Service Sector Knowledge Project Management Social Service Planning Monitoring & Impact Evaluation Skills & Knowledge: Stakeholder Management Skills Influencing, Facilitation and Communication Skills Project Management Skills Programme Evaluation Skills Research and Basic Statistics Analysis Sector/Domain Knowledge Experience: 2 to 7 years work experience in human services sector. Experience in programme design and/or planning is advantageous. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. http://jobs.careers.gov.sg The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore. Log on and take your first step towards a career that matters! Need help? Please click here for assistance. Our team will contact you shortly!