Job Description

What the role is:

As a Senior/ Lead Manager in School Operations and Admin Office (SOAO), you will play a key role in providing finance, procurement and general administration support to the Schools Division. You may supervise a small team of Executive and Administrative Staff (EAS) to achieve excellence in the assigned areas.

What you will be working on:

• Manage Schools Division\'s financial operations and procurement processes to ensure compliance with MOE guidelines. This includes preparing ITQ/ITT requirement specifications, conducting evaluation of bids, contract management, approving payments, asset and inventory tracking, handling audit queries, etc. \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide administrative support for various operations areas, such as emergency-related monitoring, events logistics, and processes pertaining to School Governance \xe2\x80\xa2 Drive reviews of school administrative processes and systems, addressing pain points and improving school operations \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide schools\' perspectives and feedback to various MOE Divisions to support their reviews which may affect school administrative policies and processes

What we are looking for:

• At least 2 years of experience in finance and procurement \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong interpersonal, organisation and communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to lead and work well in teams \xe2\x80\xa2 A dynamic and motivated individual with a keen interest in continuous improvement and work excellence In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 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 6 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