Job Description

What the role is:
Assistant Manager (International Relations)
What you will be working on:
International Partnerships

• Plan, develop and implement Temasek Polytechnic's (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 Education's (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

About Temasek Polytechnic:
Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change. TP's caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. TP Cares is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community. Learner. Creator. Leader We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.