The officer assists Development Admin team on the management of in-service sponsorships matters, confirmation and emplacement of officers, courses and appraisal and development plan (ADP). He/She is required to work closely with Home Team Departments (HTD), officers and education institutes to ensure timely and accurate processing of sponsorships, courses and ADPs.

Ministry of Home Affairs
Senior Assistant Executive (Development Admin) - contract position
Contract
Closing on 13 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
In-service sponsorship
1. Plan and process applications for Sponsorship programmes such as post-graduate, degree and diploma programme for MHA officers.
2. Management of sponsored officers (prepare and administer sponsorship agreements; disbursement of book allowance, processing of sponsorship related claims, prepare necessary documentation for approved withdrawal/ extension of sponsorship/ maintain database, etc).
3. Certification of invoices for school fees and monitoring of sponsorship budget.
4. Maintain sponsorship database to enable proper tracking and follow ups at various milestones
Confirmation and Emplacement
1. Process confirmation and emplacement of officers
2. Raise Service Requests for payment of increment for eligible officers
Key Challenges
1. Meeting the expectations on service standards from management, business partners and workforce.
2. High work volume.
What we are looking for
1. Good time management and be able to meet tight deadlines
2. Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
3. Meticulous and independent worker who is able to carry out your responsibilities with minimal supervision
4. Prior knowledge in sponsorship administration, course administration and/or staff appraisal administration would be an advantage
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, SAP system and VOICES system would be an advantage
Personal Characteristics & Behaviour:
1. Positive mindset and work attitude
2. Willingness to learn and share knowledge with fellow colleagues
3. Good team player
About your application process
This job is closing on 13 Mar 2026.
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 Home Affairs or the wider Public Service.
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