Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Executive-Senior Executive (Events) di Institute Of Policy Studies, National University Of Singapore - Maukerja

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is an autonomous research institute within the National University of Singapore. IPS is looking to hire, on a two-year contract, an Executive/Senior Executive for its Events team. This close-knit and dedicated team is responsible for running all IPS events, which serve as a platform to communicate research findings to the broader public in Singapore.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating, administering, and managing a wide range of conferences and other events; ensuring effective collaboration among management, researchers, and administration staff to ensure the success of the Institute’s events.
• Managing all aspects of event coordination, including planning, budgeting, liaising with speakers and partners, booking venues, arranging participant registration, preparing conference materials, managing event secretariats, overseeing events on-site or online, and conducting post-event evaluations.
• Providing support for general administrative duties such as answering the main line, maintaining the Institute’s event management database, and performing any ad-hoc duties assigned.
• Evaluating and recommending appropriate platforms tailored for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events to ensure the team remains at the forefront of industry developments.

Qualifications

• Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Business Administration discipline from a reputable university;
• Preferably possess two years of professional experience or experience in event organisation. Fresh graduates with a keen interest in event management are also encouraged to apply;
• Be motivated, capable of working effectively under pressure, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills;
• Have a strong command of both written and spoken English
• Be methodical, organised and a good team player
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Access, and event platforms/tools such as Pigeonhole, Qualtrics, LinkTree, and Gevme.

To apply:

Please upload your cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Your cover letter/CV should include details such as your highest qualifications, last drawn salary, expected salary and reasons for leaving your last/current position. Please also state when you expect to be able to begin work, if this position is offered to you.

(We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.)