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Policy Officer

Overview

Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) policy officers plan, develop, and evaluate government policies to address social and family issues.

Description

  • Analyse current policy issues and trends.
  • Collect real-world information to understand needs.
  • Propose policy actions and draft policy papers for approval.
  • Manage policy implementation from start to end.
  • Gather management and stakeholder feedback to evaluate policy success and outcomes.

Entry requirements

  • Students from any discipline are welcome.
  • Keep up with MSF's latest initiatives, especially for causes that you're passionate about: family protection, early childhood development, or student care. Check MSF's digital platforms for updates.

Salary

$3,600 – 5,000

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Policy officers work across schools, ministries, and institutional settings to shape policies that directly impact families and communities.

What to expect

As a student, you may apply for MSF's Student Internship Programme - it's open to students from any background.

Soft
skills

Communication

Able to communicate clearly with stakeholders, teams, and the public.

Critical Thinking

Ability to understand complex information, identify key issues, and make informed decisions.

Interpersonal Skills

Able to build strong working relationships, collaborate, and manage conflict.

Social Policy Development

Able to draft and plan social policies, and understand community needs.

Social Policy Implementation

Skilled in executing social policies, allocating resources and managing logistics.

Social Policy Evaluation

Able to assess policy through data analysis and outcome reporting.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

A policy is an action adopted by an organisation or individual after detailed research and assessment. Examples include Singapore's Ethnic Integration Policy which promotes a balanced mix of ethnic communities in HDB towns.

Not completely. Other than drafting policy papers, officers also conduct community research by collecting ground information, observing situations, and interviewing community members.

They may work in government departments, non-profit organisations, international organisations, and consulting firms across various sectors.

They play crucial roles in planning and implementing policies by conducting research, analysing data, and providing recommendations to decision-makers.

No, they typically work as part of collaborative teams within government departments or organisations.