Manager, Communities and Networks, Singapore Global Network

[What the role is]

About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore's position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.
For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About SGN
The Singapore Global Network (SGN) is a division under EDB and focuses on building a strong ecosystem of overseas family, friends and fans of Singapore. This includes growing a network of individuals whose skills, affinity and influence could strengthen Singapore's business and talent ecosystem, along with enhancing international mindshare of Singapore as a vibrant global hub in Asia.

The Network and Partnership Development team is responsible for driving in-market efforts and partnerships to grow and engage SGN's global networks. The global team comprises officers who develop and execute strategies either from the Singapore office or one of SGN's overseas offices.
For more information on SGN, please visit www.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg

[What you will be working on]

You will work closely with colleagues in EDB and across government, as well as in-market partners ranging from industry to community organisations to develop and execute market development strategies for our overseas activities.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Executing strategies to grow and engage SGN's network of members through a range of online/offline initiatives.

• Identifying, developing and maintaining a network of corporate / community partners who can achieve SGN's business outcomes.

• Evaluating sponsorship and partnership opportunities to determine their relevance and potential value to SGN's mission and goals.

• Continuously monitoring and evaluating partnership performance to ensure alignment with SGN's objectives.

• Collaborating with other EDB divisions and Singapore Government agencies to develop and execute projects to harness SGN's network. Develop insights from various partnerships to inform SGN's strategies.

[What we are looking for]

• A university degree in any discipline with 3-5 years of working experience in marketing, international relations or community building. Relevant overseas working experiences will be a bonus.

• Strong interest in current affairs and knowledge of latest developments in Singapore and trending global issues.

• Enthusiastic about building and nurturing relationships, and managing stakeholders.

• Energetic, sociable, empathetic and comfortable engaging a cross-cultural audience.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in both written and spoken English. Additional language skills (e.g. Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, etc.) would be a bonus.

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple complex projects concurrently.

• Highly adaptable, able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

• Detail-oriented with accuracy of delivery.

• Singaporean.