What The Role Is
Assistant Manager (International Relations)
What You Will Be Working On
International Partnerships
- Plan, develop and implement Temasek Polytechnics (TP) internationalisation engagement strategies, projects, programmes and visits
- Working with partners in targeted country engagement to secure projects and overseas programmes for staff and students
- Engaging international and regional organisations etc for overseas programmes and funding
- Organising international conference/symposium/programmes
- Managing collaborative projects and programmes between the schools/depts and overseas partners
- Establishing useful links with good standing foreign universities
International Relations (IR) Advisory & Staffing
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and Agreements
- Hosting of international visits
- Overseas trips by senior management
- IR engagements at TP/schools/centres database
IR Capability Development for staff
- Identify and plan for programmes that would equip staff with the necessary skills for leading the overseas student trips
IR Policy Advisory and Administrative Roles
- Research and evaluation on policies and engagement
- Review of policies
- Attend to Ministry of Educations (MOE) request for information and reporting on IR matters
- Overseas Student Internship Programme and other administrative roles of the department
What We Are Looking For
- At least 5 years of work experience in international relations, overseas project, event management or in a related field.
- Good leadership, communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Strong team player, able to work under pressure and tight timelines
- Able to travel overseas for business and student trips
- Knowledge of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, and other countries such as China, India etc.
- Able to manage local and overseas stakeholders and partners (with focus on overseas Institutes of Higher Learning)
- Demonstrate key principles of International Relations with good protocol skills when visiting or hosting overseas partners
- Competent in the use of technology in problem solving, data analytics and presentation
