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Senior Assistant Director (International Research Collaborations), International Partnerships Office
The A*STAR International Partnerships Office (IPO) is responsible for driving and coordinating A*STAR's international partnerships and engagements in support of A*STAR's mission. The International Research Collaborations (IRC) team is one of the teams within the IPO.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Senior Assistant Director (IRC), include:
Monitor global trends and risks that may impact on research collaborations with international partners
Work with relevant A*STAR divisions (including Research Office, Policy & Planning Directorate, Research Councils, Innovation & Enterprise Group) to formulate and implement strategies, policies, plans and initiatives pertaining to international research collaborations in response to these trends and risks
Work with relevant A*STAR divisions (including Research Office, Policy & Planning Directorate, Legal, Internal Audit) to develop policies and procedures on international research collaborations and to implement a compliance programme, including conducting risk assessments and training programmes
Manage workstreams arising from various inter-ministerial and inter-agency committees as well as ministries/agencies in relation to international research collaborations, including with respect to reporting requirements and serve as A*STAR point-of-contact with these committees and ministries/agencies
Manage A*STAR's bilateral partnerships with countries in support of national/A*STAR priorities, including staffing incoming visits from delegations from, and outgoing visits by A*STAR senior management to, these countries, as well as managing bilateral grant calls and joint programmes
Serve as A*STAR's point-of-contact with MTI, NRF, MFA and other agencies in relation to A*STAR's bilateral partnerships with countries, including staffing and providing inputs to briefs for Singapore leaders, on bilateral/multilateral engagements led by other agencies, bilateral/multilateral statements/declarations etc
Requirements
Deep understanding of, and past work experience in, international relations and government affairs
Past work experience pertaining to the governance of international research collaborations will be advantageous
Good geopolitical and international security policy instincts
Demonstrated ability to build and navigate relationships across diverse cultures as well as large organisations
Strong strategic thinking, policy planning, project management and stakeholder management skills
High learning agility and adaptability
Effective and thoughtful communicator
Self-starter, independent and resourceful, as well as a strong team player
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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