Education Policy Analyst
Job Description
Be part of a dynamic team responsible for strategising and designing policies to achieve MOE’s educational goals. As an Education Policy Analyst, you’d be involved in driving research and working with various stakeholders to formulate, review and implement education policies covering a wide range of issues including school and higher education policy, MOE’s talent attraction and retention efforts, school development planning and education finance.
The Education Policy Analyst position offers good career prospects. Talented individuals can look forward to challenging job opportunities in MOE and contribute to the shaping of the Singapore’s education landscape.
Entry Requirements
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident with a good honours degree from a reputable university
- Up to 5 years of working experience
- Have excellent analytical, communication and written skills
- Be able to work effectively independently and in teams
- Possess a strong interest in education issues
Remuneration Package
As Education Policy Analysts, you will be appointed on the Management Executive Scheme of Service. Successful candidates will first be offered appointment on a 2-year contract at entry level. Officers with good performance will be placed on permanent establishment after 1 year in service. The starting salary will commensurate with the academic qualifications and working experience of successful applicants.
Training
As Education Policy Analysts, you will be given opportunities to participate in a range of training and development programmes that are designed to sharpen your analytical skills and enhance your leadership capabilities. You will also be presented with opportunities to work in inter-divisional projects to broaden your perspectives in education policy. Good performing officers may also be sponsored by the Ministry for postgraduate studies.
Service Benefits
- 18 days vacation leave
- Medical leave — 14 days sick leave (if no hospitalisation) and up to 60 days sick leave (with hospitalisation)
- Subsidised medical and dental benefits
- Use of Government Holiday Bungalows
- Group Insurance Scheme at low premium
Career Development
Education Policy Analysts can look forward to structured postings within MOE to develop their skills and competencies. Outstanding officers will be provided with systematic developmental opportunities and will be groomed to take on leadership positions in the Ministry and wider Civil Service.
Application Details
If you have what it takes to shape the education landscape of tomorrow, we welcome you to join us. The closing date of application is 12 Sep 2010. To apply for the position, please complete and send the Civil Service application form (332kb .doc) to moe_ped_eas_recruitment@moe.gov.sg.
As processing will be based on the application form, it will not be necessary for you to attach a separate resume. We regret that incomplete application forms will not be considered and only shortlisted applicants will be notified.