Temporary Officer, Events Management (11months)

National Research Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Research Foundation is seeking an Events Coordinator to support and manage event operations for flagship events and seminars. This role requires strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and a background in event planning or related fields is preferred. Candidates should thrive in a collaborative environment and possess multitasking abilities to meet diverse requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of administrative support in events management.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities required.
• Good collaborative and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination of local and external meetings.
• Assist in planning and executing NRF flagship events.
• Maintain Events Management databases and departmental filing.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Background in Hospitality Management

Event Planning

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:

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