As the Programme Manager/ Senior Programme Manager (Counselling and Student Welfare) (CSW) in the Student Development Curriculum Division, you are primarily responsible for overseeing the implementation, monitoring and review of selected programmes in the Guidance Branch. The work involves the management of work plans and budget, organisation of professional development programmes, tracking programmes deliverables and in general, ensuring the programmes’ success.
Ministry of Education
(Senior) Programme Manager (Counselling and Student Welfare)
Contract
Closing on 23 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
• Establish an effective administrative system to manage, implement, review and improve key processes in administrative areas including finance, procurement, manpower resourcing of CSW work areas
• Oversee the deployment and professional development of all Student Welfare Officers and School Counsellors to schools, so as to maximise the potential of staff and ensure that the needs of the schools and CSW Unit are met
• Partner external and internal stakeholders, including other MOE HQ officers and school personnel to mount, deliver and evaluate professional development programmes to ensure alignment of stakeholders’ interests with the objectives of the Branch
• Gather feedback on ways to improve CSW Unit’s work processes, policies and programmes
What we are looking for
• Strong administration, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills with an eye for detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and tight timelines
• Ability to work well independently and in teams
• Strong competencies in using Excel and/ or other data software
As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.
Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.
If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.
About your application process
This job is closing on 23 Nov 2025.
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 Education or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Education
The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.
The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.
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