Job Description

[What the role is] Assistant Manager (Global Partnership / International Relations)
[What you will be working on]
International Partnerships

• Plan, develop and implement Temasek Polytechnic's (TP) internationalisation strategies, projects, programmes and visits
• Work with partners in targeted country engagements to secure collaborative projects and overseas opportunities for staff and students.
• Engage international and regional organisations such as UNESCO-UNEVOC, UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning, Passage to ASEAN, United Cities & Local Governments Asia Pacific to create overseas opportunities for students and staff.
• Support TP's engagements, partnerships, and communications with Chinese institutions and stakeholders, leverage cultural understanding and experience to enhance collaboration.
• Organise international conference, symposium and programmes to strengthen TP's global positioning and partnerships.
• Manage collaborative projects and programmes between TP's schools/departments and overseas partner institutions.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with reputable foreign universities and institutions to broaden TP's global network.

International Relations (IR) Advisory & Staffing

• Oversee and manage the development, review and administration of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and partnership agreements.
• Coordinate and host international visits, ensuring alignment with TP's strategic objectives and stakeholder engagement priorities.
• Support and plan overseas trip by senior management, including programme development, partner liaison, and logistical coordination.
• Maintain and update the IR engagements database for TP, schools and centres, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of collaborations, visits and international activities.

IR Policy Advisory and Administrative Roles

• Conduct research and review engagement strategies to strengthen TP's international partnerships.
• Attend to requests from government agencies, including the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and provide timely information and reporting on IR matters.
• Promote and support the Overseas Student Internship Programme (OSIP), working closely with schools to facilitate placements and address administrative requirements.

[What we are looking for]
At least 5 years of work experience in international relations, overseas project, event management or in a related field.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A collaborative team player who can work under pressure and meet tight timelines.
Able to travel overseas for business engagements and student-related trips.
Knowledge of ASEAN members countries and other key regions such as China and India.
Able to manage local and overseas stakeholders and partners, with focus on overseas Institutes of Higher Learning.
Demonstrates key principles of International Relations as well as strong protocol skills when visiting or hosting overseas partners.
Competent in the use of technology for problem-solving, data analytics and presentation.

Skills Required