Centre Head, BLOCK71 Indonesia

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution based in Singapore is seeking a Center Manager to oversee and coordinate incubation programmes within BLOCK71 Indonesia. The role involves building partnerships with local stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and fostering innovation in the entrepreneurial landscape. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia. This 2-year contract position is critical for enhancing BLOCK71's impact within the startup ecosystem.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Able to manage Indonesian stakeholders effectively.
• Interest in portfolio management with an advantage for experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BLOCK71 programmes in assigned locations.
• Market and establish BLOCK71 incubation programmes.
• Manage incubation and support programmes for startups.
• Engage with local universities and government agencies.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia

Understanding and evaluating technologies

Entrepreneurial mindset

Familiarity with Jakarta startup scene

Strong outgoing personality

Education

Degree holder

Job description

Posting Start Date: 25/08/2025

Job Description

Please apply here for this position. (Only applications submitted through this link will be processed.)

The Center Manager position is essential for strengthening BLOCK71 Indonesia's strategic position within the broader BLOCK71 ASEAN network and NUS Enterprise ecosystem. As a vital node in Indonesia's entrepreneurial landscape, this role will drive both operational excellence and strategic initiatives to enhance BLOCK71 Indonesia's impact and influence.

The position will be instrumental in:

• Deepening BLOCK71 Indonesia's integration with the local startup ecosystem
• Executing strategic initiatives aligned with NUS Enterprise's regional objectives
• Ensuring operational efficiency and program effectiveness
• Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
• Advancing BLOCK71's mission of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Indonesia

This leadership role is critical for maximizing BLOCK71 Indonesia's potential as a cornerstone of both the Indonesian startup ecosystem and the broader BLOCK71 ASEAN network. Through effective management and strategic direction, the Center Manager will strengthen BLOCK71's position as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth and innovation in the region.

The Centre Lead will be responsible for overall coordination of BLOCK71 programmes in Indonesian Centres with NUS and other BLOCK71 locations. The Manager will work alongside the existing incubation teams in Indonesia (Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta, Singapore and other Block71 Centres, and be primarily responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Providing oversight of BLOCK71 programmes in the assigned locations

Incubation related:

• Helping market and establish BLOCK71 incubation and related programmes in assigned locations
• Assessing suitability of startups for BLOCK71 Incubation programme
• Onboarding startups into the incubation programme
• Account managing startups within the incubation programme
• Managing incubation & other support programmes for the startups

Ecosystem development related:

• Establishing active engagement and partnerships with local universities, government agencies, corporates, investors, and other partners
• Engaging the communities by creating a robust content calendar for our social media and email channels including coming up with innovative content, writing posts and scheduling content
• Curate and cultivate participation among our internal and external communities and increase engagement and followership across the BLOCK71 brands
• Organize & support BLOCK71 signature events
• Host visits from both foreign and local delegation

This role is based in Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Degree holder with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia to manage Indonesian stakeholders
• Able to understand and evaluate technologies, products and business ideas
• Entrepreneurial mindset and passionate about entrepreneurship & innovation
• Interest in portfolio management (startup investments), prior experience would be an advantage
• Familiar with Jakarta startup scene
• Strong outgoing personality

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information

Job Type: 2-year Contract

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: NUS Enterprise

Department : Ecosystem Development

Job requisition ID : 27970