Curriculum Developer (Skills Framework & SkillsFuture Programmes)

MANCHESTER WORLDWIDE INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION (SOUTH EAST ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Worldwide Institute of Higher Education (South East Asia) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Curriculum Developer to design, map, and translate education programmes into SFw-aligned learning pathways aligned with SSG funding requirements.

The role focuses on competency-based, stackable micro-credentials and blended formats across online, in-person, and hybrid delivery. The candidate will collaborate with SMEs and faculty, map outcomes to Kompetencies, and ensure continuous improvement through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business, HRD or related field.
• Certification in DDDLP preferred.
• 5+ years in curriculum development, instructional design or training environment.
• Experience in SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) or CET environment preferred.
• Experience in Skills Framework mapping highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Translate academic content into SFw-aligned competencies.
• Map learning outcomes to Technical Skills & Competencies (TSCs) and Core Skills.
• Identify skill gaps and redesign curriculum accordingly.
• Ensure alignment with SSG funding requirements.
• Design modular and stackable micro-credentials.
• Develop blended learning formats (online, in-person, hybrid).
• Create learning pathways from certificate to postgraduate level.
• Collaborate with SMEs, adjunct/full-time faculty.
• Engage industry partners for curriculum validation.
• Conduct labour market and skills trend analysis.
• Support advisory boards and curriculum review panels.
• Prepare documentation for SSG approval and audits.
• Ensure funding eligibility compliance.
• Maintain curriculum and assessment records.
• Support accreditation processes.
• Apply adult learning principles (andragogy).
• Develop competency-based assessments.
• Design experiential and applied learning activities.
• Support blended and digital learning strategies.
• Review learner feedback and course performance.
• Update curriculum based on Skills Framework changes.
• Support learning analytics and reporting.
• Improve learner outcomes and completion rates.

Skills

Instructional design

Skills Framework mapping

Micro-credential design

Stakeholder engagement

LMS documentation

SSG funding knowledge

Analytical communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Education, Instructional Design, Business, HRD

DDDLP certification preferred

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

Job Purpose

The Curriculum Developer is responsible for designing, mapping, and translating academic and executive education programmes into SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)-aligned, Skills Framework (SFw)-mapped learning pathways. The role ensures courses are industry-relevant,competency-based, stackable into micro-credentials, aligned to national workforce skills frameworks, and compliant with SSG funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Skills Framework Mapping & Curriculum Translation

• Translate academic content intoSkills Framework (SFw)-aligned competencies
• Map learning outcomes to Technical Skills & Competencies (TSCs) and Core Skills
• Identify skill gaps and redesign curriculum accordingly
• Ensure alignment with SSG funding requirements

Curriculum Design & Development

• Design modular and stackable micro-credentials
• Develop blended learning formats (online, in-person, hybrid)
• Create learning pathways from certificate to postgraduate level
• Collaborate with SMEs, adjunct/full-time faculty

Industry & Stakeholder Alignment

• Engage industry partners for curriculum validation
• Conduct labour market and skills trend analysis
• Support advisory boards and curriculum review panels

SkillsFuture Compliance

• Prepare documentation for SSG approval and audits
• Ensure funding eligibility compliance
• Maintain curriculum andassessment records
• Support accreditation processes

Learning Design & Pedagogy

• Apply adult learning principles(andragogy)
• Develop competency-based assessments
• Design experiential and applied learning activities
• Support blended and digital learning strategies

Continuous Improvement

• Review learner feedback and course performance
• Update curriculum based on Skills Framework changes
• Support learning analytics and reporting
• Improve learner outcomes and completion rates

Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business, HRD or related field

Certification in DDDLP preferred

Experience

5+ years in curriculum development, instructional design or training environment

Experience in SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)or CET environment preferred

Experience in Skills Framework mapping highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Instructional design
• Skills Framework mapping
• Micro-credential design
• Stakeholder engagement
• LMS and curriculum documentation
• SSG funding knowledge
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of courses mapped to Skills Framework
• SSG approval success rate
• Learner satisfaction and completion rates
• Audit compliance performanceCurriculum development cycle time
• Industry validation scores

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in stackable micro-credentials
• Familiarity with SkillsFuture ecosystem
• Experience in university lifelong learning academies
• Ability to translate job roles into competencies
• Exposure to emerging skills areas (AI, digital, sustainability)