ECDA’s Sector Planning team is responsible for the planning, design and development of preschool supply, to meet the demand for preschool services in Singapore. This is a critical function to achieve Government’s goal of providing accessible, affordable and quality preschool services for young families. We are seeking individuals with a keen interest in the planning, design and development of preschool infrastructure, as well as conducting data and spatial analyses to inform both policy and operational/preschool service delivery.
Ministry Of Social And Family Development
Manager/Senior Manager (Sector Planning), ECDA/SP
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What the role is
What you will be working on
In master-planning Singapore’s future preschool landscape, you will analyse and harness insights from preschool-related data, closely monitor and propose adequate responses to fast-changing trends. You will also scope and develop a geospatial preschool planning system, to better inform and enhance preschool infrastructure planning and service delivery.
Beyond preschool demand-supply planning, you will work closely with government agencies and industry partners to conduct studies, feasibility assessments, evaluate proposals and guide implementation efforts to ensure the realisation of preschool infrastructure plans. ECDA thus seeks a planner who possesses strong analytical and project management skills and be able to manage divergent interests (land optimisation, financial constraints, needs on the ground, etc.).
What we are looking for
• At least 3 years of working experience in land use planning, infrastructure/facilities planning, GIS-based spatial analysis or related fields;
• Background in infrastructure/engineering/real-estate or early childhood education and working experience in urban planning and design-related fields would be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of/experience working with geospatial (GIS-based) planning tools; and
• Analytical, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
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 Ministry Of Social And Family Development or the wider Public Service.
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