Assistant Mgr/Mgr/Senior Mgr, Literary Arts (11 Months Contract)

[What the role is]

The Literary Arts sector in Singapore is multi-lingual and multi-cultural, with 4 key sub-sectors (English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese), each presenting unique opportunities for growth and development. It includes creators (e.g. writers, translators, critics), producers (e.g. publishers, editors), distributors (e.g. retailers, libraries), intermediaries (e.g. literary arts associations and organisations) and consumers (e.g. general readers, education institutions), contributing to a vibrant ecosystem of literary activity.

[What you will be working on]

• Administer NAC’s various project grant schemes; assess grant applications; monitor and evaluate grant application outcomes; close outstanding grants.
• Develop and manage the implementation of Tamil Langua sub-sector strategies and initiatives to grow the Tamil literary sector.
• Manage Tamil-speaking stakeholders and accounts in the Literary Arts sector, e.g. by attending Tamil literary events and activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement meetings with Tamil literary stakeholders, etc.
• Support the rest of NAC with Tamil language-related matters through the Mother Tongue Language Proficiency Scheme.
• Monitor the development and progress, and evaluate outcomes and impact of key projects assigned to them.
  
  
  

[What we are looking for]

• Strong proficiency in English and Tamil Language.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong analytical and reasoning ability, and comfortable working with data and numbers.
• Strong administrative and project management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of the local and international literary arts scene will be an advantage.
• Applicants who require work passes need not apply.
  
  
  

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