Job Description

The National Platform Coordination Office (?NPCO?) will be a new unit under the Innovatoin & Enterprise Division to manage R&D Translation Platforms on behalf of the RIE ecosystem. NPCO plays a key role in developing and implementing R&D Strategies to generate economic and social outcomes. NPCO help develop strong partnerships across the ecosystem to enable the translation of R&D Strategies and catalyse scientific innovations.

As part of NPCO team, the incumbent will:
? Help formulate and monitor the strategies at the National Platforms to ensure they stay on course in meeting its respective national mandates.

? Implement and ensure good governance at each National Platform.

? Act as an intermediary for the National Platforms. This includes helping to develop and manage their relationships with public sector agencies, and to coordinate between the National Platforms and A*STAR stakeholders.

? Monitor funding and budgetary matters related to the National Platforms.

? Perform grant management functions where necessary for grants awarded to the National Platforms.

? Monitor and ensure the timely reporting of KPIs and updates to the various internal and external platforms.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

? Min 2 - 3 years of working experience. Familiar with the local Research, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) ecosystem is a requirement

? Prior working experience in cross-disciplinary teams and engagement of multiple stakeholders will be preferred. Relevant working experience in the public sector will be an advantage but not required.

? Possess strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, pro-active, and a team player.

? Willingness to learn, navigate uncertainties and solve problems.

? Strong analytical thinking skills and ability to contextualise issues.

? Able to deliver results under tight timelines.
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