Manager/Senior Manager, International Partnerships Office

The A*STAR International Partnerships Office (IPO) is responsible for driving and coordinating A*STAR's international partnerships and engagements in support of A*STAR's mission.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Manager (Mgr)/Senior Manager (SM) include:

• Monitor global trends and risks that may impact on A*STAR's international partnerships and engagements
• Manage A*STAR's bilateral partnerships with countries under the Mgr/SM's charge in support of national/A*STAR priorities, including staffing incoming visits from delegations from and outgoing visits by A*STAR senior management, as well as managing Singapore's RIE ecosystem-level bilateral grant calls and joint programmes
• Manage A*STAR engagements and interests at multilateral forums under the Mgr/SM's charge
• Serve as A*STAR's point-of-contact with MTI, NRF, MFA and other agencies on matters under the SM's charge (including staffing and providing inputs to briefs for Singapore leaders, for reporting requirements, on bilateral/multilateral engagements led by other agencies, on bilateral/multilateral statements, declarations etc)
• Support strategy and policy development efforts as well as follow-on implementation efforts. Work with the relevant A*STAR divisions in doing so (including but not limited to Research Office, Policy & Planning Directorates, Research Councils, the Innovation & Enterprise Group)

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of, and past work experience in, international relations and government affairs
• Knowledge of Science, Technology & Innovation policy and related issues would be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to build and navigate relationships across diverse cultures as well as large organisations
• Strong strategic thinking, policy planning, project management and stakeholder management skills
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Effective and thoughtful communicator
• Self-starter, independent and resourceful, as well as a strong team player

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.