[1 year Contract] Manager, Research

Temasek Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A philanthropic organization in Singapore is hiring a Manager, Research for a 1-year contract. The role involves conducting research on corporate philanthropy trends in Singapore and Southeast Asia, with responsibilities including data analysis and report preparation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of research experience with strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in research management or a related field.
• Strong academic writing skills and experience in manuscript preparation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Singapore’s corporate philanthropic sector.
• Collate and interpret data on evolving philanthropic trends.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting research documents.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Research management

Analytical skills

Academic writing

Data interpretation

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Data Science, Public Health, Education, or Humanities

Job description

Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connects people, uplifts communities, protects our planet and advances capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond. Temasek Foundation's programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join as Manager, Research on a contract basis for 1-year. Working with relevant members of TF’s leadership team, the individual will conduct research on the corporate philanthropic landscape in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

He/She will conduct research through a strong focus on literature reviews, data analysis, and research write-ups for publication and internal reporting. Reporting to Chief People Officer (CPO), the Manager, Research is responsible for the following

• Research on Singapore’s corporate and private philanthropic sector and it’s trends.
• Collate and interpret data to provide overview of the evolving trends of corporate philanthropic space in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Identify emerging areas of focus.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews and synthesize findings to support research goals.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting research documents.
• Support data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings in collaboration with the research team.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate research findings to internal stakeholders
• Ensure all written outputs are aligned with academic standards and style guides.
• Coordinate with team members and contribute to project timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain organized documentation and version control for all research materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Data Science, Public Health, Education, Humanities or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in research management or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering impactful insights.
• Strong academic writing skills with demonstrated experience in research documentation and manuscript preparation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader teams.
• Previous experience supporting academic research projects or publications.