Job Description

What the role is:The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) serve as a regulatory and developmental authority for the early childhood sector in Singapore, overseeing key aspects of children\'s development below the age of 7, across both kindergartens and child care centres. ECDA is an autonomous agency jointly overseen by MOE and MSF, and is hosted under MSF. ECDA\'s mission is to ensure that every child has access to affordable and quality early childhood development services and programmes.What you will be working on:We are looking for an energetic and self-driven individual to be part of the Subsidy team under the Transformation department in the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA). The successful candidate will be involved in the administration of preschool subsidy schemes to support families through affordable and quality preschool education. You will work closely with preschools and key stakeholders to administer and process applications for infant and child care subsidies, as well as kindergarten fee assistance in a timely manner. You will also play an important role in addressing subsidy-related queries from centres and parents as well as handle appeals. You will have opportunities to be involved in the department\'s broader initiatives to develop efficient and effective processes, guidelines and communications to enhance service delivery, as well as ensure proper data and record management. If you are looking for a position that enables you to make a difference and contribute to the future of the early childhood sector, this is the job for you.What we are looking for:Functional/Technical Competencies - At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience - Experience in grant administration or similar field will be an added advantage Behaviour Competencies - Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills Generic Competencies - Service-oriented, resourceful and meticulousAbout Ministry Of Social And Family Development:\xe2\x80\x9cWe are Professionals with Passion for People\xe2\x80\x9d The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the \xe2\x80\x9cheartware\xe2\x80\x9d 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!

Ministry of Social and Family Development