Job Description

What the role is:As an Assistant/ Senior Assistant Finance Executive (Procurement Officer) in the Curriculum Planning and Development Division 2, you will help to ensure smooth operations of the assigned Branch(es) by providing financial and procurement support.What you will be working on:

• Be the subject matter expert on procurement matters for the division by providing professional advice/ guidance, and ensuring strict compliance to the Government and Ministry\'s financial and procurement policies and procedures \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist with procurement-related matters in GeBIZ, such as publishing Invitation to Quote documents, routing award recommendations for approval, raising contracts, and issuing Purchase Orders for Small Value Purchases and Period Contract Purchases etc \xe2\x80\xa2 Conduct checks (e.g. ensure approvals are sought and supporting documents are provided) and process payments for direct e-invoices

What we are looking for:

• Good interpersonal, organisation and communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 A dynamic team player \xe2\x80\xa2 Preferably with background in Finance and/or Procurement \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess knowledge in government procurement guidelines and/ or systems would be an advantage 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