Manager / Assistant Manager, IHO-SG Lab (2-Year Contract)

As Assistant / Manager of the IHO-Singapore Lab, you will assist the General Manager in the following areas:

• To assist and support all executive works in formulating and implementing strategies for IHO-Singapore Lab;
• To engage other international hydrographic administrations in identifying and collaborating on key projects
• To facilitate and support the IHO-Singapore Lab’s operations
  
  
  

The key duties and responsibilities are:

• To assist and support all executive works in formulating and implementing strategies for IHO-Singapore Lab
• Coordinate and work with Governing Board, both internal and external stakeholders and assist the General Manager in drafting the proposed work plan for the laboratory.
• Ensure work tasks are aligned with the approved work plan and executed accordingly to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Perform and present periodic reviews and reports on the status of the work plan during stakeholders’ meetings and Governing Board meetings.
• To engage other international hydrographic administrations in identifying and collaborating on key projects
• Engage other Hydrographic Offices, Regional ENC Coordinating Centres (RENCs) and industry stakeholders to be in an environment to consolidate and collaborate on identified technical issues.
• Coordinate and manage technical review sessions by engaging both internal and external stakeholders and technical experts for IHO-Singapore Lab’s projects and new proposals.
• Assist and facilitate the conduct of innovative or investigative projects in the laboratory and/or test bedding in the field proposed by IHO Member State(s), IHO organisations, or other stakeholders.
• Share results of efforts freely to further enhance global navigational safety.
• To facilitate and support the IHO-Singapore Lab’s operations
• Provide support for the day-to-day operations of the IHO-Singapore Lab.
  
  
  

Requirement

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the project management and providing executive support to management is required.
• Knowledge and/or experience in maritime industry and/or Research & Development industry would be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to work and engage international maritime counterparts, industry partners and associations, etc.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and work independently to meet deadlines, as well as in a team.
• Proactive, take initiative and well-organised, with an attention to detail and highly resourceful.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.