You lead a team overseeing five top-tier MINDEF/SAF scholarships, managing undergraduate scholars and senior officers on sponsorship courses.
MINDEF
Assistant Director (Scholarship Management)
PermanentClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Develop and implement scholarship selection processes
- Conduct pre-selection boards
- Collaborate with various stakeholders
- Plan and execute engagement activities for scholars
- Ensure equity for sponsored personnel
- Liaise with various agencies
- Monitor and manage scholarship budget
- Adapt programmes to changes in the educational landscape
- Work on scholarship-related policy matters
- Cultivate talents and support their professional development within MINDEF/SAF
Challenge(s)
- Adapting to changes in educational landscapes and organisational needs
What we are looking for
- At least 8-10 years of relevant Human Resources (HR) experience
- Strong communication, analytical and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in HR policies
- Skills in data analytics and process management
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Strong writing skills
- Interest in current affairs
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Maturity in handling challenges
- Willingness to work flexible hours when needed
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within MINDEF or the wider Public Service.
About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.
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