Research Manager (1 year contract)

Singapore University of Social Sciences; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a motivated Research Manager to support applied research initiatives. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement and project management. Strong communication skills and the ability to work across diverse teams are essential. This role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in adult learning and social good.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in administration or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience engaging with labour market stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with worker organisations and government agencies.
• Oversee planning of research events and ground engagement.
• Support project-level financial reporting.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Job description

Company Description

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

About The Job

The Node for Impactful Continuing Education (NICE) was established in 2024 to promote research partnerships and efforts with a focus on identifying and studying outcomes and the determinants of such outcomes from CET for members of the labour force. Some areas of priority include the employability and career health of workers who are enrolled in adult learning degree programmes, such as those that SUSS offers.

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Manager to support the planning and execution of applied research initiatives and partnerships aligned with the mission of NICE.

This role encompasses stakeholder engagement, overseeing research fieldwork and platforms to enable and showcase effective research for NICE.

The successful candidate will bring experience in ground engagement and stakeholder management along with the ability to work effectively across multifunctional teams and diverse community-facing initiatives. Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and a dynamic, people-oriented approach are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with worker organisations locally and regionally, government agencies, funding bodies, and institutional partners to drive research development, compliance and collaborative initiatives.
• Oversee the planning and logistics of research events and ground engagement
• Support research tracking and project-level financial reporting to ensure alignment with grant conditions and institutional requirements.
• Contribute to NICE-led strategic and ad-hoc initiatives through structured coordination and adaptive execution.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support NICE's evolving research agenda.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field of specialisation. A suitable level of skills and depth of relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of academic qualifications.
• Experience in the Asia-Pacific region, especially ASEAN, with engaging labour market stakeholders and international worker organisations.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in general administration, policy documentation or stakeholder engagement across community or professional settings. Experience in an international setting will be considered an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop structured documentation and communicate with varied audiences.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage concurrent responsibilities and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional efforts including those involving community initiatives.
• Adaptive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented with strong team ethic.
• Experience and interest in contributing towards the promotion of social good is a plus.