Job Description

What the role is:As an Assistant Director/ Senior Assistant Director of International Relations in the Planning Division, you will provide leadership for a dynamic team of officers in strategising and managing Singapore's education relations with other countries. You will oversee the Ministry's participation in key multilateral meetings and overseas engagements to enhance our education system.What you will be working on:

• Review and implement strategies to engage other countries in education, with a view to advancing national interests and MOE's strategic position xe2x80xa2 Work with the relevant agencies, MOE divisions and educational institutions on matters relating to bilateral/ multilateral educational cooperation, expansion of education/ professional development opportunities for our students and teachers and profiling of the Singapore education internationally xe2x80xa2 Maintain a strategic overview and background briefs on foreign education systems xe2x80xa2 Plan and execute visit programmes involving MOE's political heads and senior officials overseas, as well as for visits to Singapore by foreign dignitaries xe2x80xa2 Evaluate proposals for collaboration by other countries and recommend positions for our political heads and senior officials at meetings with their foreign counterparts

What we are looking for:

• Excellent writing, interpersonal and communication skills, with an eye for details xe2x80xa2 Strong analytical and problem solving skills xe2x80xa2 Self-motivated individual with political acumen and cultural sensitivity, who is able to respond well to demands of a fast-paced environment xe2x80xa2 Prior working experience in the field of foreign affairs or international relations would be an advantage xe2x80xa2 Willingness to travel overseas for work In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. 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.

About Ministry of Education:The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.

Ministry of Education