Centre Manager - Research (3-year contract)

Association of Muslim Professionals; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed organization in Singapore is seeking a Centre Manager to oversee daily operations and strategic direction for research initiatives. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, coordinate community engagement activities, and support research teams. Applicants should have a recognized degree, relevant experience in social science research, and strong communication skills, with additional language proficiency in Malay considered an advantage.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in executing or managing social science research activities.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience (preferred).
• Good writing and communication skills, with a strong command of English.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction of RIMA’s research work.
• Oversee and manage the administrative and operations of the Centre.
• Organise conferences, workshops, and seminars for the Centre.

Skills

Financial management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing and communication

Networking

Education

Recognised university degree in any discipline

Job description

RIMA’s Centre Manager is primarily responsible for the centre's day-to-day administration and operations, supporting the full spectrum of research initiatives and engagement programmes. The candidate would be responsible for the following duties:

• Set the strategic direction of RIMA’s research work, including leading efforts to monitor trends and policy developments; undertake periodic environmental scans.
• Oversee and manage the administrative, research and operations of the Centre, including annual/project budgets and workplans.
• Maintain and monitor the Centre's overall budget including grant administration.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and new initiatives that support the strategic direction of RIMA.
• Organise conferences, workshops, seminars, training programs and other activities of the Centre.
• Support RIMA’s publishing of article / opinion pieces on relevant issues affecting the Malay/ Muslim community.
• Maintain integrity and close relationships with research stakeholders and partners, including leading efforts to grow its research networks and partners.
• Supervise the research team to ensure quality research processes and outputs according to established protocols, including secure safe keeping of research data.
• Work closely with AMP to ensure close working relationships and support its thought leadership initiatives as well as AMP Conventions follow-up initiatives.
• Delegate the research team / provide support for analytical and research support for AMP’s various departments and projects.

Job Requirements

• Recognised university degree in any discipline.
• Proven experience in executing or managing social science research activities.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience (preferred).
• Strong financial management skills, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal abilities.
• Good writing and communication skills, with a strong command of English. Proficiency in Malay and an additional relevant language is an advantage, as this role involves handling queries and feedback from Malay-speaking counterparts regarding conferences, workshops, seminars, training programmes, and other activities.
• Experience in editorial work and managing publications.
• Strong networking capabilities and an understanding of the Malay/Muslim community will be considered an added advantage.