Temporary Senior Executive / Executive, Institute for Governance and Leadership

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We are seeking a dedicated, mature and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Senior Executive at the Institute for Governance & Leadership (IGL @LKYS) within the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Job Description

Provide overall administrative and programme support and contribute to Institute for Governance and Leadership (IGL)s effective delivery of a spectrum of programmes focusing on youths and senior-level leaders, as well as its case writing initiatives.

1. Planning and Operations of Assigned Workshops: Support the end-to-end coordination and administration of assigned workshops, including the planning and coordination of pre-prog workshop logistics, administering procurement, contracting, systems, billing-related functions, as well as conducting post-programme evaluations. The scope contributes to the smooth and effective delivery of IGL's capability development programmes for senior-level leaders and youth, as well as its case writing initiatives.

2. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with vendors, faculty, external partners, and government agencies to ensure effective communication and positive engagement. Build and maintain strong working relationships with institutional partners (e.g., polytechnics, universities, NYC, NACLI).

3. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting and analysing data related to programme outcomes, participant feedback, and financial performance is essential for informed decision-making and measuring program effectiveness. Generating regular reports is part of this responsibility.

4. General Administration: Supporting day-to-day operations, including office management, scheduling, and coordination with internal stakeholders.

5. Any other scope as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
. At least 2 years of experience in programme operations, systems and processes, and general administration.
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
. Familiar with financial management and budget tracking.
. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
. Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.