Planning Officer, Education Policy Branch

As a Planning Officer in the Education Policy Branch in the Planning Division, you will play an active role in the formulation, review and implementation of key education policies and reforms to support MOE’s work in the general education space. • Formulate and review cross-cutting education policies, such as structure of the education system (e.g. remaking secondary education), school governance, compulsory education, groups of interest (e.g. disadvantaged students, higher ability learners), sector development (e.g. Special Education schools, Student Care Centres) and language policies • Engage and support Political Office Holders and Senior Management on key policy proposals and speeches, as well as support key public and internal stakeholder communication platforms, such as the annual Committee of Supply Debate and Work Plan Seminar • Collaborate with MOE HQ Divisions and/ or external agencies, to do ground-sensing, sense-making and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy recommendations • Chart and coordinate Ministry-level strategic and corporate planning initiatives, while also working with other agencies to ensure whole-of-Government coherence • 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 and proactive • Works well in a team to achieve collective goals As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.