Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director (Policy Directorate)
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We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual with a keen policy sense and strong analytical abilities, who can stitch across agency-wide strategies and yet be grounded in the details of implementation.
You will engage and work closely with multiple stakeholders to strategically shape the formulation of policies and frameworks, as well as corral cross-divisional teams to achieve specific outcomes/goals. In the process of stakeholder engagement and management, you will have ample opportunities to interact with A*STAR senior management directly, as well as various counterparts in government agencies including senior officials.
You are expected to develop a deep understanding of the local R&D ecosystem and policies, being closely intertwined with various facets of A*STAR policy making such as budgeting and manpower planning.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelors Degree in a related field
Educational background in science and/or engineering will be an advantage
Possess strong strategic and analytical thinking, project management and negotiation skills
Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to details and results-oriented
Able to deliver results under tight timelines
High learning agility and adaptability
Able to work in a team and adept at harnessing the diversity in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Good communication (written and verbal), people and interpersonal skills
Relevant working experience in the public sector will be an advantage
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.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Work Location : Fusionopolis
You will engage and work closely with multiple stakeholders to strategically shape the formulation of policies and frameworks, as well as corral cross-divisional teams to achieve specific outcomes/goals. In the process of stakeholder engagement and management, you will have ample opportunities to interact with A*STAR senior management directly, as well as various counterparts in government agencies including senior officials.
You are expected to develop a deep understanding of the local R&D ecosystem and policies, being closely intertwined with various facets of A*STAR policy making such as budgeting and manpower planning.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelors Degree in a related field
Educational background in science and/or engineering will be an advantage
Possess strong strategic and analytical thinking, project management and negotiation skills
Pro-active, quality conscious, attentive to details and results-oriented
Able to deliver results under tight timelines
High learning agility and adaptability
Able to work in a team and adept at harnessing the diversity in multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Good communication (written and verbal), people and interpersonal skills
Relevant working experience in the public sector will be an advantage
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.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Work Location : Fusionopolis
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