Resource Planning Division (RPD) is part of SSG’s Planning Group (PG) which provides guidance on the strategic direction of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Specifically, RPD is responsible for the effective planning of resources and oversees budget management to achieve agency's goals:
• Funding Policy Formulation: Formulate corporate-level funding policies and funding parameters to support SkillsFuture Initiatives and SSG’s objectives;
• Budget Evaluation and Management: Evaluate budget requests from programme partners and oversee the allocation and management of SSG’s budget;
• Manpower Establishment Planning: Secure and optimise manpower resources to implement SSG’s programmes and agency’s operations;
• Whole-of-Government (WOG) CET Grants Management: Lead the management of WOG CET grants and strengthen CET grants governance for WOG and SSG.
Manager / Senior Manager, WOG CET Grants Management (RPD) (1-year temp contract)
SkillsFuture Singapore
Contract
What the role is
What you will be working on
Grants Governance:
• To work on matters that may be assigned to strengthen grants policies and governance within SSG and whole-of-government
• To understand requirements on grants governance, propose appropriate approach and measurements to obtain the required data
• To work with WOG agencies and SSG divisions to carry out the data collection plan
• To collate WOG agencies’ returns and prepare sector reporting to the management
• To streamline data collection plan with SSG’s annual CET grants call
What we are looking for
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in public sector is preferred, but applicants without the required experience are welcome to apply
• Good project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Good understanding of funding policies and concepts are preferred, but not necessary
• Familiarity with governance issues, risk management and compliance matters are preferred, but not necessary
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good with details, meticulous and systematic
• Independent and self-motivated, enjoy variety and new challenges, and able to work well in a team
About SkillsFuture Singapore
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Education (MOE). It will drive and coordinate the implementation of the national SkillsFuture movement, promote a culture and holistic system of lifelong learning through the pursuit of skills mastery, and strengthen the ecosystem of quality education and training in Singapore.
SSG will strengthen the adult training infrastructure by taking on all existing functions of the Committee for Private Education (CPE) and guide the Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) to enhance the capabilities and professionalism of adult educators. SSG will play a key role in the quality assurance for private education institutions and adult training centres. Together with educational institutions and training partners, SSG will ensure that students and working adults have access to high quality, industry-relevant training throughout life. SSG will also bring together synergies in continuing education and training (CET) and pre-employment training (PET), so skills requirements will continue to meet the demands of different sectors of the economy.