What the role is:
The Child Development Department in ECDA spearheads a wide range of initiatives to support the development of young children with developmental needs and young children from low‐income families, to ensure that they have a good start.The Early Intervention (EI) branch in the department oversees a continuum of services for young children (aged 6 years and below) with developmental needs.
The team oversees the planning and development of EI programmes in preschools and the community, drives capability development initiatives for early intervention and inclusive practices, conducts research and evaluation
What you will be working on:
Strategic Programme Management:- Lead the review, development, and implementation of operational policies and data‐driven strategies for EI programmes.
Team Leadership and Guidance:- Guide and mentor a team of officers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
Capability Building and Knowledge Management- Develop and roll‐out cross‐cutting SOPs and sector standards- Build stakeholder capabilities through tools, frameworks and knowledge sharing initiatives.
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:- Lead collaborations with internal divisions and external partners, representing the department in key meetings.
Data Analysis and Programme Evaluation:- Oversee analysis of Key Performance Indicators and Monitoring Indicators, develop evaluation frameworks, and utilise insights to inform policy recommendations.
System and Workflow Optimisation:- Work with the system team to articulate future state requirements for new system development and optimise workflows across EI services.
Ops-Policy Development and Submissions:- Draft and review ops-policy documents, submissions and reports, ensuring alignment between operational realities and policy objectives.
Other strategic work as required.
What we are looking for:
Strong communication (written and oral) and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly
Analytical and problem‐solving abilities, with the ability to synthesise complex data and information
Leadership and team‐management
Strategic thinking and planning
Ability to navigate and influence in a complex, multi‐stakeholder environment
Proven ability to lead and deliver in a fast‐paced, dynamic setting
Resilience and adaptability
Project‐management skills
Data‐driven decision making
Innovation and change management
About Ministry Of Social And Family Development
“We are Professionals with Passion for People”The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” 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!
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