Executive Officer, Education

Job Summary

The Officer (2-year contract) supports the Manager in engaging primary- and secondary-age students and providing education assistance. He/she is responsible for the development and execution of programmes for targeted Malay/Muslim parents and children.

The incumbent is expected to work from between 8:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays and may be required to work over weekends and public holidays to support organisation events. Although he/she is largely expected to work in an indoor environment, he/she is also expected to travel frequently for meetings.

Key Responsibility Areas

Strategic and Partnership Management

  • Keep abreast of school education and development trends in the community.
  • Assist in identifying and networking with potential and existing partners for collaboration on the provision of resources as well as the delivery of programmes.
  • Respond to requests and follow-up with governmental agencies and representatives on the status of programmes.

Programme Development and Management

  • Oversee the delivery and operations of Perform In School empowerment initiatives and programmes.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of Perform In School programmes through the collection and analysis of feedback.
  • Conduct reviews of programmes and recommend areas of improvement or adaptation to suit the needs of school-going children.
  • Oversee the delivery and operations of identified Self Help Group Programmes.
  • Deliver educational and developmental programmes where necessary.

Financial Planning and Management

  • Assist in the department’s forecasting and budgeting activities.
  • Implement budget plans to manage resource allocations to the department’s programmes.
  • Monitor budget outcomes to ensure proper utilisation and accounting of resources.

Other Administrative Duties

  • Collate and generate departmental progress reports for updates to the management.

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • Degree in Communications, Education Programmes or Event Management from any recognized institution.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholders across different levels.
  • Strong project management and time management skills.
  • Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Good command of written and spoken English and Malay languages.
  • Resourceful and takes initiative to effect change.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop preferred.
  • Knowledge of digital media platforms and its applications