Singapore Business Federation

About Singapore Business Federation

The primary purpose and function of this job is to work closely with the Director, Advocacy and Actions (Innovation, Digitalisation, Manpower, Talent & Skills), to staff the SBF Digitalisation Committee and the SBF SME Committee (SMEC) Sub-committees on Technology, Innovation and Productivity & Manpower, Talent & Skills, where the focus of the former committee is on helping companies to adopt digital technologies, and the focus of the latter committees are on helping our SMEs to innovate and adopt technology & address their manpower, talent and skills needs respectively. This role will involve: Gather & analyse feedback on the needs and challenges faced by Singapore businesses, especially SMEs, in the areas of innovation, adopting digital technologies, manpower, talent and skills. This is with the objective of coming up with the appropriate advocacy messages for Government, our workers and the business community itself, and developing and implementing high impact programmes to help the business community. Putting together the SMEC’s overall advocacy messages and its annual recommendations for the Singapore Budget Conduct and co-ordinate studies where relevant, in collaboration with our Research & Publishing Department. This may involve putting together case studies of companies that having innovated, digitalised and/or addressed their manpower and talent needs well, for other companies to learn from. Develop advocacy messages, including our annual SMEC Budget Recommendations, on the topics concerned Requirements A good degree in Business or a relevant discipline. A good understanding of the key concerns of the Singapore business community, especially SMEs, in the area of innovation, technology (including digital technology) adoption, manpower, talent and skills and our Government’s policies and programmes in these areas. 2 to 7 years of working experience in the private and/or public sector in encouraging companies, especially SMEs, to innovate, adopt digital technologies and addressing their talent and skills needs. Candidates with no experiences are welcome to apply in which case the successful candidate will be given the appropriate designation in line with the organisation’s HR policies. A passion for helping Singapore businesses, especially SMEs, to grow. Excellent qualitative, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to express complex issues simply and logically. Proactive and possess the drive and resourcefulness to come up with innovative solutions and recommendations. A collaborative mindset with the ability to bring various parties together to achieve results. Results-oriented with multi-tasking capabilities. Able to work well in a team and as an individual contributor. Proficient in organising seminars, workshops and roundtable discussions.

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Company Size: 51 - 250

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