Manager/Senior Manager (Professional Standards and Training)

Ministry Of Social And Family Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental social service ministry in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to drive development initiatives for Early Childhood and Early Intervention educators. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance preschool quality, administering supporting schemes, and using data-driven insights for decision-making. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with a strong proficiency in data analytics and Microsoft Excel. Experience in the early childhood sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated team player with interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with good written and presentation abilities.
• Attentive to details and systematic in approach.
• Experience in early childhood or inclusive education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive professional development initiatives for EC and EI educators.
• Collaborate on projects to uplift preschool quality.
• Administer schemes supporting PD for EC and EI sectors.
• Work closely with stakeholders, harnessing data for insights.
• Develop and review business processes leveraging technology.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Data analytics

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

What the role is:

The Professional Development and Standards (PDS) Division in ECDA develops Early Childhood (EC) and Early Intervention (EI) professionals and supports preschools to deliver holistic and inclusive care and education through setting quality standards and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation. The Professional Standards and Training (PST) Branch within PDS drives the strategic thrust on developing early childhood professionals effectively. The scope of the PST Branch encompasses: setting standards for EC professional qualification programmes and work with training providers to ensure quality of programmes; certifying EC educators to ensure that they meet the relevant professional requirements to work in the sector; working with training partners to support developing skills and competencies of EC and EI professionals through CPD courses; supporting leadership development for the EC sector.

What you will be working onh3>

As a member of the PST team, you will:

• Drive professional development (PD) and capability building initiatives to EC and EI educators’ competencies to provide universal support for children with diverse needs
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on PD projects and initiatives to train or build capability of EC and EI educators to uplift quality of preschools
• Administer schemes, programmes that supports PD and capability building for the EC and EI sectors
• Your job scope will entail working closely with stakeholders, harnessing data for insights and decision making, developing and reviewing business processes to leverage systems and technology, managing budget, secretariat duties and any other duties assigned

What we are looking for:

• Self-motivated team player with well-rounded interpersonal skills to work across teams and with diverse stakeholders (public and private sector)
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines
• Strong analytical abilities, with good written and presentation skills
• Systematic and attentive to details
• Good data analytics and Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Experience in early childhood sector, inclusive education would be preferred

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development

“We are Professionals with Passion for People” The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!