Assistant Head Strategic Planning & Engagement

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE) The **National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore**, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute, and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being **An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education,** and our mission to **Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research**. Read more about NIE [here](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/nie/about-us). NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Assistant Head, Strategic Planning & Engagement in the department of Strategic Planning & Engagement (SPE), NIE Director’s Office. **Responsibilities** * Assist the HOD in overseeing and executing NIE’s strategic planning and engagement processes through ─ * Providing effective secretariat support and follow-through for key leadership and board meetings to drive effective executive-level decision-making.  * Developing, monitoring, communicating and reporting on institutional strategic initiatives and success indicators. * Conceptualising, organising and managing appropriate strategic engagement activities for the NIE senior leadership, appointment holders and senior staff – including leadership retreats, annual strategic reviews, annual addresses, etc. * Supporting and facilitating specific cross-institutional project initiatives arising from the Strategic Plan such as Steering Committees / Taskforces / Programme Reviews / Strategic Projects. * Support the HOD in the management of NIE-level intellectual property. * Support the HOD in the management of the office, which may include the department’s budget, assets and physical spaces. * Assist in special or ad-hoc projects / institutional events as assigned by the HOD / reporting officer. **Requirements** * A University degree. * Minimally 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience with a strong interest and/or track record in strategic planning, organisational development and/or copywriting and editing. * Excellent conceptualisation and analytical skills. * Excellent written communication and copywriting skills. * Highly meticulous and able to analyse / make sense of large quantities of text and numerical information on a daily basis. * Working knowledge of statistics and/or data analysis an advantage. * Some working knowledge of corporate work planning and budgeting at the organisation level will be useful. * High proficiency in MS Office with some working knowledge of document / information management systems. * Strong team player with a pleasant disposition. * Strong ability to work independently under pressure and to meet tight timelines. * Willingness to learn and develop capabilities and to acquire and share new knowledge. * Values and attributes demonstrating integrity, professionalism and a service mentality. * Working experience in a public-funded educational institution would be advantageous. **Application Closing Date** 26 August 2026 **Application** We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. **Other information** NIE Staff can take chartered buses at their own expenses from or near their homes to the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats. Hiring Institution: NIE