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MINDEF

Assistant Director (Scholarship Management)

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 20 Dec 2024

What the role is

You lead a team overseeing five top-tier MINDEF/SAF scholarships, managing undergraduate scholars and senior officers on sponsorship courses.

What you will be working on

On this, you develop selection processes, conduct pre-selection boards, collaborate with stakeholders, plan engagement activities, ensure equity for sponsored personnel, and liaise with various agencies. You also monitor the scholarship budget, adapt to educational landscape changes, and work on policy matters. In addition, you cultivate talents and support their professional development within the organisation.

What we are looking for

You must have a tertiary qualification, with 8-10 years' relevant Human Resources (HR) experience. Possession of strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills is essential. You must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in HR policies, data analytics, and process management is required. You must have excellent customer service, writing skills, and an interest in current affairs. You must be goal-oriented, mature in handling challenges, and willing to work flexible hours when needed. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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.