Manager / Senior Manager, International Partnerships

Job Description

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 / Senior Manager include:

• Keeping abreast of global trends and risks that may impact on A*STAR’s international partnerships and engagements
• Staffing incoming visits from foreign delegations and outgoing visits by A*STAR senior management
• Facilitating A*STAR’s S&T MOUs and agreements with international partners
• Assisting in the management of Singapore’s RIE ecosystem-level bilateral grant calls and joint programmes
• Managing A*STAR’s bilateral partnerships with portfolio countries in support of national/A*STAR priorities
• Assisting in the management of A*STAR engagements and interests at multilateral forums

Requirements:

• Degree in Science or related field
• Knowledge of Science, Technology & Innovation policies and related issues would be advantageous
• Interest in geopolitical issues and demonstrated ability to engage people from diverse cultures and nationalities
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with a keen eye for details
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills