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The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy invites applications for the following positions:
Teaching and Research Appointments
Administrative Appointments
TEACHING AND RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS
Vice-Dean, Research
The National University of Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy invites applications for the position of Vice-Dean for Research. It is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a leadership role in a dynamic and well-resourced institution The Vice-Dean of Research is one of several deans who report directly to the Dean of the School and is a full-time position with internationally competitive remuneration and benefits.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished researcher of international repute. S/he will have worked in multi-disciplinary settings and be broadly knowledgeable in a range of social science approaches. S/he will have established contacts in government, funding agencies and other public policy institutions and a proven track record in securing research grants, liaising with funding agencies, and coordinating large research projects. S/he would have ideally held senior positions in universities or international research-intensive organizations.
Essential Qualifications and Selection Criteria
- A doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline
- Demonstrated international reputation in research
- Experience in research administration within complex organizations
- Capability to provide visionary and collaborative leadership within a complex environment
- Strong record in procuring and managing sponsored funding
- Demonstrated leadership and team-building in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Recommend strategic directions for research
- Identify areas of research strength within the School and recommend policies and procedures to manage and promote such areas
- Promote a positive research culture within the School
- Ensure that mechanisms and funding opportunities are in place to nurture and develop new researchers; ensure that appropriate quality assurance policies and procedures are developed, implemented and monitored
- Develop and implement an annual research budget for the School
- Supervise and coordinate large research funding applications which are appropriately coordinated at senior levels
- Establish mechanisms to guarantee that all research is carried out in accordance with ethical guidelines and legal requirements
- Assist in the selection, development and management of research support staff
- Seek and promote opportunities for national and international collaboration in research
- Promote and advance the reputation of the research capabilities of the School through interaction with business, government, non-governmental organizations and the broader community, nationally and internationally.
Application Procedures
Review of applications will begin soon and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please remit a copy of each of the following: a cover letter responsive to this position announcement, a curriculum vitae, a statement of educational philosophy, and a list of three references by mail to:
Professor Kishore Mahbubani
Dean
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Director, Institute of Water Policy
Internationally Competitive Salary
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy invites applications for the position of Director of its new Institute of Water Policy (IWP).
The IWP will be a centre of excellence within the Lee Kuan Yew School focusing on research, education and training on water policy and governance in Asia and the Pacific. It will be a knowledge-hub in Asia providing a forum for key water policy makers to discuss and debate key water policy and management issues. The IWP enjoys the support of Singapore’s Public Utilities Board, winner of the prestigious Stockholm Industry Water Award 2007.
Reporting to the Dean at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, the Director should have an established track record in water policy research, including some international experience, and be able to provide leadership to develop the Institute as the leading centre for water policy and governance research in the region.
The candidate should have a wide network of contacts in the industry or in academia and have extensive experience in leading and building a strong research team. Experience at the senior management level, proven outstanding leadership and the ability to establish collaborations and strategic partnerships with relevant institutions in key countries in Asia and other regions are essential qualifications for the position.
To apply, please complete the application form which can be downloaded from here and send your detailed resume to:
Professor Kishore Mahbubani
Dean
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
About the School
Established in August 2004, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy is an autonomous graduate school within the National University of Singapore; consistently ranked amongst the top 50 Universities worldwide and the top 5 in Asia. The School has a longstanding collaboration with the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. It also offers dual Masters degree programmes with Columbia University; the London School of Economics & Political Science and Sciences Po, Paris, alongside its own Master in Public Policy, Public Administration and Public Management and PhD programmes. To find out more please visit www.lkyspp.nus.edu.sg.
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Professor of Public Management
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, an autonomous graduate school at the National University of Singapore, is developing and expanding its expertise in Public Management with an emphasis on Leadership. We invite applications to join our international faculty as Professor of Public Management.
Essential Qualifications
To qualify you must have a PhD degree in a relevant field and a proven record of excellence in research. The PhD should be in Political Science or Public Policy with an emphasis on Public Management and with a strong knowledge of comparative institutions and management practice. Qualification to teach a course on leadership would be an important additional credential.
Experience with private and public sector organisations, consultancies with international organisations, leadership in the development of relevant educational institutions, and teaching experience in Asia will be regarded as strong additional qualifications.
About the School
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy prepares public officials from countries in Asia and beyond for leadership in public service through graduate training and executive education in public policy and management. The School works in partnership with Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, and aims to be a global centre of excellence in public policy education and research. We seek applicants of global standing and offer internationally competitive compensation packages.
Application Procedure
To apply, please submit a copy of each of the following: a cover letter indicating the position you are applying for, a curriculum vitae, a statement of educational philosophy, and three reference letters or contacts to:
The Search Committee
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Visiting Associate Professor/Senior Research Fellow for Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI)
About the Institute
National competitiveness is a major issue of concern in public policy as it is an important determinant of economic prosperity in a country. The Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI), was set up to spearhead research studies in the region on competitiveness issues, such as the creation of new economic value, the development of a conducive microeconomic environment to attract investment and enable innovation, and the development of policy institutions to develop economic competitiveness. As the region develops, the ability to understand and develop competitiveness at the cluster, national and regional level will be a key factor determining its long term economic viability and prosperity.
The Institute works in close collaboration with the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness (ISC) led by Prof Michael Porter of Harvard Business School as a strategic partner to learn and leverage on its expertise and competitiveness model to embark on studies in ASEAN, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other economies. The Visiting Associate Professor/Senior Research Fellow will both undertake independent research and projects, and support the work of the ACI Director on the Institute’s broad agenda.
Essential Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD in economics, business, policy or related field with a good track record of research output. Broad understanding of economic and competitiveness issues in the region is required. The successful candidate will have outstanding research and writing skills, the ability to take the initiative in research, and supervise a research team. The appointment is for 3 years with possible renewal thereafter.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Postdoctoral Fellows
In line with best international practices, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, an autonomous graduate school at the National University of Singapore, recognises the contribution of postdoctoral fellows to sustaining a vibrant research culture. We invite applicants to join our international faculty as postdoctoral fellows.
Essential Qualifications
The candidate should have a PhD degree. A candidate who has satisfied all the requirements for a PhD and is awaiting the conferment of the degree can also be considered. A candidate whose PhD degree has exceeded two years at the time of application normally should not be considered. Please click here to view the full terms and conditions of the Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) scheme.
About the School
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy prepares public officials from countries in Asia and beyond for leadership in public service through graduate training and executive education in public policy and management. The School works in partnership with Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, and aims to be a global centre of excellence in public policy education and research.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship application form (click here to download)
- Curriculum vitae, with a complete list of publications
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- 2 letters of reference
- A proposal on the research that is to be carried out if awarded the Fellowship
Addressed to:
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
For enquiries, please contact Ruth Choe.
Email:
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Senior Research Assistant
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, an autonomous graduate school within the National University of Singapore, invites applications for the position of Senior Research Assistant. The commencement date is negotiable.
Applicants in all areas of Political Science and International Business will be considered. Candidates with a background in institutional analysis, regulation, Asian comparative political economy, or government business relations are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position Description
The Senior Research Assistant will be an integral part of the Ministry of Education (MOE) supported Research Project T207B4102-RS: Political Risk, Institutions and Regulatory Regimes in Asia: Developing a meso-level risk measurement system to assess the role of institutional design on political and regulatory risk for foreign direct investment. The project will provide opportunity for research collaboration and the possibility of joint publication of research outcomes.
The Senior Research Assistant will support the Principal Investigator (PI), Associate Professor Darryl Jarvis, and the Research Fellow in the implementation of the research project. The Senior Research Assistant will help coordinate and supervise the research assistants, assist in the identification, retrial and analysis of data and provide logistical support in the conduct of the research project.
As the research project is a comparative multi-country study, the Senior Research Assistant will undertake travel in the region to aid in data collection as required.
Required Attributes
- Master’s degree or preferably a PhD (or near completion) in Political Science, International Business or closely related Social Science discipline
- Strong analytical, methodological and conceptual skills
- Demonstrated record of, or high potential for, research ability
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Effective interpersonal skills that contribute to strong team processes
- Demonstrated skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software programs
Desirable Attributes
- Familiarity with survey design techniques
- Familiarity with Nvivo qualitative data management system or willingness to undergo training in Nvivo software usage
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Proficiency in a second language such as Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesian or other Asian language
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Collegiate working environment with an internationally diverse faculty
- Ability to conduct research and publish
- Excellent administrative support
- Located in Asia’s leading School of Public Policy
Application Procedure
Applicants should submit, in electronic form (MS Word or PDF file):
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- A certified copy of academic transcripts
- The names, addresses, phone numbers and email contact details of at least 3 referees
- A brief statement of research experience
- A statement addressing the “required” and “desirable” attributes (above)
Electronic Submissions can be made at the following email address:
Or
Applicants may submit hard copies to the following address:
Attention: Ms. Lim Yan Ling
Assistant Manager, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469 C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
For further enquires please contact Associate Professor Darryl Jarvis. Voice: +65 6516-4205. Email:
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Research Assistant to Dean
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, an autonomous graduate school at the National University of Singapore, invites applicants to join as Research Assistant. The candidate will assist the Dean in his research.
Essential Qualifications
The candidate should preferably have a Masters or equivalent degree in a relevant field, with a proven record of excellence in research, particularly in sourcing primary data/facts. He should have research interests in the rise of Asia in its various aspects (economic, cultural, and political), globalization and geopolitics. The successful candidate must possess strong English writing/ editing skills. The appointment is for 1 year with possible renewal thereafter.
About the School
The Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy prepares public officials from countries in Asia and beyond for leadership in public service through graduate training and executive education in public policy and management. The School works in partnership with Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, and aims to be a global centre of excellence in public policy education and research.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Research Assistant, IPS
You will support and serve in the arts and culture and information society clusters in the Research department of the Institute of Policy Studies.
Major Responsibilities
- To provide research assistance to Research Fellows on their areas of study and on specific projects. This includes:
- Tracking of developments in specific research areas on a regular basis
- Compilation, organisation and maintenance of various collections of research materials, tapping from sources within IPS as well as archives and libraries outside it
- Writing literature reviews
- Writing policy briefs
- Writing summaries of research meetings
- Assisting in editorial work
- Designing research presentations
- To undertake administrative duties, such as managing correspondence, photocopying, and filing, related to research projects.
The research assistant will be an active member of the research team and will have the opportunity to acquire critical research skills and domain knowledge of research areas being developed at the Institute. The research assistant will also benefit from the exposure to intellectual exchange and networking through participation in conferences, and other smaller meetings.
Essential Qualifications
- A masters degree in the relevant social sciences such as the arts or in media studies is a requirement but a good bachelors degree will also be considered
- Excellent writing and analytical skills
- Proven interest in arts and culture or information society in Singapore
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to sit for a short writing test to assess suitability.
Please visit http://www.ips.org.sg for details on IPS.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Mr Philip Tong
Senior Administrative Officer
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
29 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, #06-06
Singapore 119620
Email :
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Administrative Appointments
Senior Manager / Manager – Finance (2 year contract)
Oversee the Finance Department of the School and manage a team of finance staff. Be responsible for the full spectrum of financial matters of the School.
Major Responsibilities
- Oversee the school’s financial performance
- Ensure payment transactions are processed with adherence to financial policies and guidelines
- Supervise the school’s invoice billing and ensure income are collected and recorded in a timely manner
- Authorize Purchase Orders in GeBiz system and provide advice on procurement related matters
- Determine fiscal requirements. Coordinate and consolidate budget planning
- Perform monthly expenditure checks, prepare and interpret variance report
- Project and forecast income statement and deliver timely and accurate management reporting for the Board and executive management
- Prepare annual financial statement for stakeholders, including Balance Sheet; Profit & Loss and Cash Flow statement
- Liaise with internal/external auditors
- Design and construct financial modeling
- Supervise and implement financial and operational procedures and processes to ensure uniformity and strong internal controls
- Analyze and evaluate contracts, business proposals and special projects
- Manage and offer guidance to the Finance Team.
Essential Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree in Accountancy
- 8-9 years working experience
- Good knowledge of the SAP financial system, fund accounting and GeBiz system
- Meticulous and detailed in work
- Good with facts and figures
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic skills
- Resourceful with an inquisitive mind
- Have a strong business acumen
- Self-driven and possess a “hands-on” personality
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Personal Assistant to Dean (2-year contract)
To provide secretarial support to the Dean
Major Responsibilities
To assist in the following:
- Management of Dean’s Office
- Maintain an effective filing system
- Responsible for making appointments/ meetings
- Provide hospitality to guests and visitors
- Rotate with the other PA such that one is around at any one time
- Co-ordinating
- Organize School-related functions hosted by Dean such as lunch and dinner
- Send out invitations to guests and monitor replies
- Confirm guest list and keep Dean informed
- Provide information to guests
- Assist in facilitating visits to Dean’s Office
- Co-ordinate and liaise for visits
- Manage Dean’s visit calendar
- Provide hospitality to visitors
- Manage Dean’s overseas trips
- Assist Dean in seeking Provost’s approval for various types of leave
- Liaise with travel agency on travel arrangement and accommodation
- Arrange meetings and appointments
- Arrange transport to/ fro airport
- Liaise with Dean’s driver
- Keep Driver updated about Dean’s schedule
- Liaise with Driver on transport arrangement internally (within NUS) and externally
- Handle public/ general enquiries and undertake adhoc projects directed by the Dean
- All the above to be done in a responsive manner and to high standards of quality
- Cover the other PA’s during her absence
Essential Qualifications
- Possess secretarial qualifications such as shorthand and dictation, and have at least 5 years experience serving senior management
- Able to work independently and commit to working hours beyond the norm
- Have good organizational skills as well as strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Well-versed in Microsoft Office applications
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Management Assistant Officer – Student Recruitment (2-year contract)
You will support Student Recruitment activities.
Major Responsibilities
- Manage relationships with key partners such as universities, government agencies and media agencies
- Identify/ develop student recruitment opportunities
- Conceptualise and develop effective marketing programs to meet student recruitment objectives
- Maintenance of database
- General administrative duties
Essential Qualifications
- Diploma Holder with 2 – 3 years of working experience
- Familiar with data management and Access
- Resourceful and independent with good interpersonal skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English and Mandarin
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Management Assistant Officer – Operations (2-year contract)
You will support the administration of the School which includes facility administration, filing/registry maintenance, general procurement, transport and office/classroom maintenance to staff and faculty.
Major Responsibilities
- Handles procurement of stationeries, pantry & office supplies
- Prepare workstation for incoming new staff / faculty
- Maintenance of Machines at Printing Areas & Office
- Liase with Bukit Timah Campus Officer or other vendors to carry out repair works and attend to emergencies
- Administer incoming and outgoing mails
- Assigned as the purchasing card holder and be responsible for cost allocation
- Coordinate printing of name cards, rubber stamps, envelopes and letter heads
- Handle general enquiries and transfer in-coming calls to the relevant parties, if required
- To set up proper filing system
Essential Qualifications
- Diploma from a relevant discipline (or its equivalent)
- Able to work independently with min. supervision and with initiative.
- Working experience preferred, though not essential
- Able to multi-task
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Senior Executive/ Manager - Human Resources (2-year contract)
To be part of the HR Team and provide HR expertise and support to management so as to support the School’s overall mission and objectives.
Major Responsibilities
- To perform and manage the full spectrum of human resource functions pertaining to budgeting, manpower planning, leadership development, recruitment and selection, employee welfare, training and performance management
- To formulate, administer and review HR policies / procedures and submit written updates to superior on actions taken and recommendations
- To conduct exit interviews, analyze statistics, identify trends and prepare written reports as well as present to the Management Committee and others the weekly and monthly reports
- To suggest improvements to HR practices based on consolidated feedback received from exit interviews
- To be the person in charge of communicating and follow up with prospective applicants (faculty, research fellows, administrative, etc - positions)
- To draft written responses (email and/or letters)
Other Duties
Handles ad-hoc projects and perform any other duties as assigned
Essential Qualifications
- Degree with qualification in Human Resources Management preferred
- Has a flair for writing
- Possess excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills as well as strategic thinking abilities
- Hands-on, resourceful, self-driven and customer-focused
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
- A dynamic team player
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Executive – Visits and Functions (2-year contract)
To plan, coordinate and organize the increase in the number of visits and functions organized by LKYSPP.
Major Responsibilities
- Provide general clerical/secretarial/management support
- Handle public/general queries related to visits and functions
- Assist in planning, coordinating and organizing visits and functions to the School
- Provide secretariat and logistics support in coordinating and organizing Public Lectures, Seminars, Executive Programmes, Roundtable Discussions and visits by high level delegates
- Work under supervision with defined tasks and instructions
- Perform any other duties as assigned
- Keep track of visits and functions calendar
- Liaise with sections/external bodies
Essential Qualifications
- At least a Degree with relevant experience in planning, coordinating and organizing events
- Has a good command of both written and verbal communication in English
- Meticulous and organized
- Able to work under pressure and multi-task
- Self-motivated, analytical and have an eye for details
- Able to work independently and have good organizational skills
- Must be able to work as a team
- Able to start work immediately
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Management Assistant Officer - Master in Public Administration (2-year contract)
To support the academic functions of the School particularly in the Master in Public Administration (MPA) programme.
Major Responsibilities
- Admissions Matters
- Answer enquiries
- Process applications
- Compile and update applicant data
- Key in applicant data into NUS Admin System
- Application interviews: make flight, accommodation and interview room bookings, apply for visa for interviewers, prepare interview files, process faculty travel claims
- Admissions: send out letters of offer, rejection, deferment; collate acceptances
- Student registration: arrange for and issue student cards, verify application documents
- Course Matters
- Module registration, student feedback, student particulars updating, application for academic transcripts
- Course materials: textbook adoption, course packs, purchase of books
- Assist in examination matters as required.
- Student Matters
- Arrival logistics: assist with student pass application, book and issue air tickets, arrange airport pick-up
- Orientation programme: meet new students at airport and take them to their apartments, accompany students for medical examination and to open bank accounts, accompany students on site visits
- Other programme activities: book rooms, cater refreshments, arrange transport for site visits and other events
- Finance: process, monitor and consolidate expenses by and payments to scholars, issue invoices and credit notes to sponsors; payment posting (if needed by Admin on ad-hoc basis)
- Medical: compile info for medical insurance, make appointments for medical examinations.
- Accommodation matters: liaise with Admin on inventory checks, student complaints and utility bills
- Student requests e.g. immigration matters
- Surveys: consolidate exit and other survey responses
- Other duties
- Participate in unit level activities and undertake intra-unit duties when needed
- Cover other MAOs in unit when necessary
- Assist in School projects and events when required
- Assist in answering phone calls directed to the unit and attending to drop-ins at the unit
Essential Qualifications
- Diploma holder
- At least 3 years’ of work experience in an administrative setting, preferably in an educational institution
- Good English language skills – written and spoken
- Proficient in computer use – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet searching, etc.
- Reliable, resourceful, organised, efficient, quick-thinking, energetic, meticulous, discreet
- Service-orientated and keen on working with students
- A team worker – pro-active and helpful
- Mature and pleasant
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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Executive - Grant Administrator (2-year contract)
The Executive (Grants Administrative) will be an integral part two Ministry of Education (MOE) supported Research Projects: T207B4102-RS: Political Risk, Institutions and Regulatory Regimes in Asia: Developing a meso-level risk measurement system to assess the role of institutional design on political and regulatory risk for foreign direct investment and MOE grant T208A4109: The Project on Energy Policy and Governance, which focuses on governance processes and the institutions associated with those processes in energy policy.
Major Responsibilities
The Grants Administrative Support Officer will be responsible for:
- Budget reporting and compliance requirements stipulated by the MOE
- Budget maintenance
- Claims processing
- Ethics compliance and reporting requirements
- Coordination of research reporting and compliance requirements stipulated by the MOE
- Provision of administrative support in the execution of the research projects (including logistical support in the organization of interviews, travel and accommodation bookings)
- Research and fieldwork leave applications and processing
- Logistical support in the administration of research surveys
- Other administrative duties as required by the Principal Investigators and research personnel
Other Duties
- This position is also responsible for providing administrative support to other grants in the Academic Affairs and has other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager in the Academic Affairs
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a relevant area
- Effective communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrated record of or potential for high level administrative support
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision
- Project management skills
- Effective interpersonal skills that contribute to strong team processes
- Demonstrated skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software programs
- Ability to work to deadlines
Applicants with experience in the administration, implementation and provision of logistical support in the execution of large research projects are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants may download the application form here.
Please submit this form, along with your detailed resume and copies of supporting documents to:
Ms Sahidha
Executive, Human Resources
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 259772
Email:
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