Assistant Director (Policy & Compliance), Online Safety and Content Regulation

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

With the aim of creating a safe and trusted online environment for Singapore, IMDA is looking for a Assistant Director to join IMDA’s Online Communications Office, which:

• Designs, operationalises and enforces IMDA’s online content regulations relating to Online Safety and Misinformation
• Engages stakeholders within Government and Industry to ensure effective compliance with online content regulations related to online safety and misinformation.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to develop and review online safety, misinformation and content regulation and policies, innovative compliance frameworks and other online safety initiatives.
• Lead in-depth, data-driven assessments of online platforms’ compliance with codes of practice.
• Lead and manage stakeholder engagement strategies and oversee interactions with industry stakeholders.
• Spearhead public consultations and industry briefings on regulatory policy initiatives.
• Lead horizon scanning and research initiatives on online safety, misinformation and content regulation related issues globally to support policy development and implementation.

[What we are looking for]

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in a technology policy or operations related role in the private or public sectors, with 3 years of people management preferred
• Strong interest in online safety and good knowledge of how online platforms operate, including social media services, app stores, online video games and other online communication services.
• Strong writing skills and a natural curiosity to understand how tech works are a must. Experience working with data is preferred.

This position will commensurate with experience.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified

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