Project Manager

KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international nonprofit foundation in Singapore is seeking a motivated Project Manager to plan and oversee projects within their media program. Key responsibilities include organizing events, developing content for social media, managing contracts, and fostering relationships with young journalists. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and excellent English skills, with additional languages as a plus. The role offers autonomy in an international environment, and applications should be sent via email.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Autonomy and responsibility

International working environment

Qualifications

• Academic background with a bachelor’s degree; Journalism/Communication qualification is a plus.
• Broad political and media-related knowledge about the region.
• Flexibility to attend evening events and travel in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement events related to the media program.
• Create high-quality content for social media channels.
• Manage project-related contracts and partnerships.
• Develop and administer the media program's scholarship program.
• Research current developments in the media sector.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Service-minded attitude

Social media skills

Excellent English skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Additional qualification in Journalism/Communication

Job description

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), a German non-profit organization, works nationally and internationally to promote peace, freedom, justice, and prosperity. The mission of the KAS Media Programme Asia herein is to contribute to the strengthening of a free, ethical and responsible press. We support the career development of young journalists in the region and foster the dialogue between stakeholders from media, politics and civil society through events and publications. For more information about our work, please look at our website: https://www.kas.de/en/web/medien-asien

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter to join our team at the foundation’s office in Lavender. As Project Manager, you will report to the Media Programme Director, while independently planning, overseeing, and executing selected projects from our portfolio from ideation through to completion. You will interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and carry the sole responsibility of transparent budget planning and financial accounting of your projects.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise (budget and content), plan, organise and implement events
• Creation of high-quality content for the program's social media channels
• Preparation of project related contracts and agreements with partners
• Administration and further development of the media program's scholarship program
• Liaise with our network of young journalists and the alumni network of our scholarship programme
• Research on current developments and trends in the media sector

Required Qualifications, Experiences, Skills

• Academic education, at least bachelor’s degree. Additional qualification in Journalisms/Communication is a major plus
• Broad (political and media-related) knowledge about the region
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills as well as service-minded attitude
• Skillful use of social media
• Excellent English skills are required. Knowledge of one or more Asian languages and ability to converse in German would be a plus
• Flexibility to attend evening events outside usual office hours, as required
• Availability to travel throughout Asia from time to time

What We Offer

• A meaningful role within a respected international foundation working at the intersection of media and public policy
• High level of autonomy and responsibility in shaping and delivering projects
• Identification with the background and values of KAS
• International working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning

This position offers an attractive range of duties, an interesting and varied work environment, and an appropriate remuneration in accordance with the salary scheme of KAS as a German nonprofit organisation. We look forward to receiving your application!

Only applications received via e-mail will be considered. Please include: A Letter of Motivation (tell us something unique about who you are!), your CV, reference letters, University degree(s) and transcripts, and any relevant certificates to HR Manager: [e-mail]

The application shall include the earliest date of availability and visa status in Singapore.

Application Deadline

21 January 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high number of applications we expect to receive, we will only contact those applicants who will be invited for interviewsp>