Officer, Events Management Unit

National Research Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental research organization in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive/Executive for Events Management. The successful candidate will provide essential support in coordinating event operations and managing flagship events. Key responsibilities include assisting with event planning, maintaining databases, and supporting both local and external meetings. Candidates should have a background in Hospitality Management or related fields, along with a minimum of 2 years' experience in administrative roles. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for this position. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of administrative support experience in events management.
• Ability to support event planning and execution effectively.
• Strong ability to collaborate and communicate with different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and coordination for event operations.
• Assist in planning and executing NRF flagship events and visits.
• Maintain departmental databases and filing systems.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Background in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, or Business Administration

Job description

What the role is:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is a department within the Prime Minister's Office, and we set the national direction for research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) by developing policies, plans and strategies; funding strategic initiatives that strengthen our scientific and technological capabilities, grow our RIE talent base, and achieve economic and national impact; and fostering RIE collaboration in Singapore and internationally.

What you will be working on:

As Senior Executive/ Executive, Events Management, you will provide support to and coordination for event operations and event management to meet the expectations of NRF and its flagship events, seminars and official visits for example GYSS, PSTA and CREATE Symposium.

• Assist Events Management Unit in coordination of both local and external meetings;
• Support planning and execution of NRF flagship events, seminars and official visits;
• Maintain Events Management Unit databases, departmental filing and procured IT systems;
• Participate in ad hoc initiatives and projects as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• Background in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Business Administration, or related field is preferred;
• Minimum 2 years of administrative support in events management field;
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to multi-task and strong team-player.

About National Research Foundation

The National Research Foundation (NRF) was set up on 1 January 2006 as a department under the Prime Minister's Office. It was set up to perform the following:

• To provide secretariat support to the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council (RIEC), chaired by the Senior Minister;
• To coordinate the research of different agencies within the larger national framework in order to provide a coherent strategic overview and direction;
• To develop policies and plans to implement the five strategic thrusts for the national R&D agenda;
• To implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies approved by the RIEC, and to allocate funding to programmes that meet NRF's strategic objectives.