Senior Assistant Director, International

3 days ago


Buona Vista, Singapore A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research Full time

**Responsibilities**:
The responsibilities of the Senior Assistant Director (SAD) include:
Monitor global trends and risks that may impact on A*STAR's international partnerships and engagements
Manage A*STAR's bilateral partnerships with countries under the SAD's charge in support of national/A*STAR priorities, including staffing incoming visits from foreign delegations and outgoing visits by A*STAR senior management, as well as managing Singapore's RIE ecosystem-level bilateral grant calls and joint programmes
Manage A*STAR engagements and interests at multilateral forums under the SAD's charge
Serve as A*STAR's point-of-contact with MTI, NRF, MFA and other agencies on matters under the SAD?s charge (including staffing and providing inputs to briefs for Singapore leaders, for reporting requirements, on bilateral/multilateral engagements led by other agencies, on bilateral/multilateral statements, declarations etc)
Drive strategy and policy development efforts as well as follow-on implementation efforts. Work with the relevant A*STAR divisions in doing so (including but not limited to Research Office, Policy & Planning Directorates, Research Councils, the Innovation & Enterprise Group)
(The SAD is an individual contributor within his/her team in IPO, but may be tasked to lead or support other workstreams as needed.)

**Requirements**:
Deep understanding of, and past work experience in, international relations and government affairs
Knowledge of Science, Technology & Innovation policy and related issues would be advantageous
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
**Type of Employment**: Full-Time
**Work Location**: Fusionopolis


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