Job Description

What the role is:
NAC's Infrastructure Planning & Development develop arts infrastructure frameworks in partnership with key government agencies to diversify spaces for the arts in Singapore and work with venue owners to integrate the arts into the Civic District and Bras Basah Bugis precincts.
What you will be working on:
This contract staff member will primarily support infrastructure development projects for NAC premises in support of Arts Plan 2.0.
The staff member will provide support in processing and managing development contracts, procurement, and ensuring proper project documentation. They will handle project management secretariat duties and take on additional roles as necessary.
Key duties include:
Support infrastructure projects through procurement processing, documentation maintenance, and secretariat duties for project meetings
Assist the team with contract management, tender preparation, project scheduling, budget management, and maintaining contractual records; liaise with Vital for publishing tender opportunities and related documentation
Provide administrative support for departmental budgetary management and reporting
Perform secretariat duties for infrastructure projects
Support the contracts manager in strengthening the contract variations process
Handle other assigned tasks as needed
As new work streams emerge from Arts Plan 2.0, the contract staff member will provide additional support as required.
What we are looking for:
At least 2 years of experience in project/contract management in development projects.
Experience in public sector development projects would be advantageous.
Well versed in government procurement instruction manual with hands-on experience.
An interest in the arts will be advantageous as well.
Experience in public sector procurement process (ie, Gebiz, IM)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
Independent, meticulous and detail oriented.
Proactive thinking when executing tasks.
Good communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and strength in coordination meetings, tasks and work assigned.
About National Arts Council:
The National Arts Council champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally. We preserve our rich, cultural traditions as we cultivate accomplished artists and vibrant companies for the future. As a statutory board in the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, our support for the arts is comprehensive - from grants and partnerships to industry facilitation and arts housing. The Council welcomes greater private and corporate giving to and through the arts so that together we can make the arts an integral part of everyone's lives. At NAC, we have a team of creative and dynamic staff who share this common vision. If you have a strong passion for the arts, we welcome you to join us for a challenging and fulfilling career.

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