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National Arts Council

Permanent

What the role is

You will contribute to NAC's mission to champion the creation and appreciation of the arts as an integral part of the lives of people in Singapore. The purpose of this role is to formulate strategies, develop and implement programmes and initiatives and administer NAC's support schemes to create a strong ecosystem of companies, practitioners and intermediaries.

You will be involved in the development of the Performing Arts landscape in Singapore, with a focus on dance and traditional arts sectors. You will support the growth and development of performing arts (dance and/or traditional arts) professionals and organisations to create quality work and programmes, engage new audiences locally and internationally, and support their continued professional development.

What you will be working on

You will work with the Head of Department (Performing Arts & Incentive Policy) and Team Lead (Dance & Traditional Arts to guide team members to:

• Formulate and implement strategies and initiatives to develop the dance and traditional arts sectors; monitor their progress and review outcomes and impact.
• Tap on resources available to NAC and partners, including other government agencies, to achieve NAC's overall goals and outcomes for the sectors.
• Cultivate strong networks with and engage stakeholders within the performing arts sector for the purposes of strategy and policy development.
• Administer NAC's various assistance schemes, including grants, arts spaces, and other developmental platforms; assess grant applications; monitor and evaluate grant application outcomes.
• Manage grant recipients (organisations and individuals) to support their development and ensure that funding outcomes are met and provide relevant and timely advice and support to dance and traditional arts companies and practitioners.
• Review existing efforts in the internationalisation of the dance and traditional arts sectors and guide the team to support artists in their international projects to achieve NAC's strategic priority in this aspect.
• Manage the distribution and utilisation of the team's budget, to ensure adherence to NAC's processes of governance and accountability.
• Where assigned, undertake cross-department and/or cross-agency projects to achieve NAC's/WOG's strategic priorities.
• [For Asst Dir position] Identify areas of improvement and guide the team in reviewing department processes/policies to improve efficacy and effectiveness, where necessary.
• [For Asst Dir position] Supervise/guide the team in the execution of their work and support their professional development.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate should have:

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience. Candidates with working experience in leadership position may be considered for the Asst Dir position.
• Knowledge of a range of dance and/or traditional arts genres, including an understanding of the local and international dance and/or traditional arts sectors.
• Prior working experience in the dance and/or traditional arts sectors would be an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt to changing contexts.
• Track record of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills such as empathy, persuasion, and negotiation.
• Meticulous and organised, with a process-oriented working style and adept at project management.
• Applicants who require work passes need not .

Functional Competencies required by this role:

• Claims Administration
• Communication Skills
• Partnership Management

Interested applicants are to submit resume and one-page write-up on your interest and involvement in the arts.

About National Arts Council

The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive – from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone's lives.
At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision.
If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within National Arts Council or the wider Public Service.