Planning Officer, Education Policy Branch - Singapore - Ministry of Education

Ministry of Education

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Singapore

2 weeks ago

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What the role is

As a Planning Officer in the Education Policy Branch in Planning Division, you will play an active role in the formulation, review and implementation of key education policies and reforms to support MOE work in the general education space.

What you will be working on

Formulate and review crosscutting education policies, e.g. on structuring the education system (e.g. remaking secondary education), school governance, compulsory education, groups of interest (e.g. low progress students, youthatrisk, Gifted Education Programme), sector development (e.g. Pre-School, Special Education schools, Student Care Centres) and Language policies
Engage and support Political Officer Holders and Senior Management on key policy proposals and speeches and staff key public and internal stakeholder communication platforms, such as the annual Committee of Supply Debate and Work Plan Seminar
Collaborate with other Divisions and/ or agencies, to do groundsensing, sensemaking and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy recommendations
Chart and coordinate Ministrylevel strategic and corporate planning initiatives, while also working with other agencies for wholeofGovernment coherence

What we are looking for

Interest/ passion in shaping the education system and curiosity to explore new ideas
Good analytical skills and systems thinking
Good writing and communication skills
Good interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the confidence to meaningfully engage different stakeholders
Highly motivated, with willingness to take initiative
Works well in a team to achieve collective goals

Note:

The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.