Global Partnerships & Cultural Engagement Manager

National Arts Council; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Arts Council in Singapore seeks an Assistant/Manager for Strategic Partnerships (International Relations). You will advocate, build and track relationships with international partners and governments to co-create opportunities for Singapore arts and culture.

You will support strategy development, coordinate with government agencies and cultural institutions, manage engagement activities, and ensure smooth administration of partnerships and grants.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing international partnerships / agreements and projects within the arts and culture sector would be advantageous.
• Analytical and global thinking skills, innovation, strategic thinking.
• Good project management skills.
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate with team members and external stakeholders to drive projects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of strategies to enhance the international profile of Singapore arts and culture.
• Track and monitor international arts trends and development to inform strategy and identify opportunities.
• Cultivation and maintenance of relationships with international partners to facilitate collaborations, exchanges and joint initiatives.
• Collaborate with key government agencies, ministries, and statutory boards to align international engagement efforts with national priorities and initiatives.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of international engagement activities, including organising events and programs.
• Collate data for administrative briefs, manage NAC travel calendar, coordinate requests for information, process internal payment requests, track and administer international commissions and partnerships.
• Support the administration of a grant, including processing of applications, monitoring and project closure.

Skills

International partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

National Arts Council in Singapore seeks an Assistant/Manager for Strategic Partnerships (International Relations). You will advocate, build and track relationships with international partners and governments to co-create opportunities for Singapore arts and culture.

You will support strategy development, coordinate with government agencies and cultural institutions, manage engagement activities, and ensure smooth administration of partnerships and grants.