Project Management, Assistant Director
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Singapore Indoor Farming Systems (SingFarm) is a new CREATE programme led by NTU Singapore and Wageningen University and Research (WUR) to use a systems approach to develop an efficient indoor farming system. SingFarm hosted at CCEB-NTU will embark on R&D activities (encompassing plant science energy water and zero waste farming) to help enhance Singapores urban food production capabilities. SingFarm is part of the Singapore Food Story R&D Programme (SFS) with participation of local institutions (National University of Singapore Temasek Life Science Laboratory and Republic Polytechnic) and supported by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA).
As a key member of the SingFarm core team the Assistant Director will work with the SingFarm Directors to provide overall management of the operations and administration of the project and team.
Responsibilities:
As a key member of the SingFarm core team the Assistant Director (SingFarmS) will be responsible for the following:
Serve as the key coordinator for SingFarmS a new initiative involving multi-agencies (NRF and SFA) multi-institutions (NTU WUR TLL RP) and large grant quantum (S$25M).
Serve as the key lead for the SingFarm partnership representing participating institutions and overseeing strategic initiatives.
Provide comprehensive oversight for operational and financial administration ensuring the effective management of all SingFarm activities.
Drive the promotion of research capabilities to industry stakeholders and proactively identify new collaboration opportunities.
Coordinate and host industry engagement activities including visits and meetings to strengthen institutional ties.
Cultivate and expand networks with industry partners managing significant collaboration portfolios and fostering long-term strategic relationships.
Requirements:
Assistant Director (SingFarm) should have the following qualifications:
Degree in Science related fields and experience in business development would be an advantage.
Good business acumen resourceful and is a team player.
Strong network and working knowledge of the Singapore research and food industry environment.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
This position will be offered on a 2 years contract.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Cold Calling
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Team Management
- Auto Estimating
- Financial Management
- Contracts
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
