Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the top universities in Singapore with its vision and mission to be a great global university founded on science and technology, nurturing leaders and creating societal impact through interdisciplinary education and research.

Nanyang Technological University continuously expands its reputation and presences by collaborating with partners in and outside Singapore, including China as a major collaboration location. The China Affairs Office is dedicated to help the university to foster mutually win-win relations with China partners through diverse collaboration activities.

We are looking for a high calibre candidate to join the China Affairs Office to help the university optimise its major collaboration and key events in China in an effective way. This role will require interaction with key stakeholders internally and collaboration partners externally.  

This role will be reporting to Director, China Affairs Office, and will be based in Singapore.

In this role, you will: 

• Support key Steering Committee meetings including but not limited to being a liaison for quarterly meetings, meeting preparation and preparation of communication with Steering Committee members on project progress, etc.

• Support various NTU - China collaboration projects, in accelerating internal processes with preparation of documents and analysis, including internal proposal, financial budgeting, memorandum, agreements, project KPI tracking, etc, by working with relevant internal stakeholders. 

• Assist in discussion / negotiation with China collaborating parties in collaboration project details whenever needed. 

• Serve as one of the focal points in hosting delegations from and taking care of all staffing, secretariat and logistics matters to facilitate the visit.   

• Support in the preparation of NTU’s major events in China by working closely with relevant functions in NTU.

• Connecting with colleges and schools to maintain an updated and integrated view of all collaboration activities in China.

NTU offers great learning and development opportunities, as well as career progression opportunities.  It also pays great attention to employee’s wellbeing by offering various resources and toolkits.

Qualifications

• University degree, minimally 8 years + working experience, prefer in areas of project management, business administration, business planning, commercial, etc.

• Proficient in both English and Mandarin, verbally and written, as translation would be required for project management purposes.

• A strong team player and great interpersonal skills.  Able to work independently as well as collaborate effectively as a responsible and cooperative team player.

• Good communication skills to get buy-in from targeted audience both internally and externally.

• Excellent organising skills.

• Good analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

• Result oriented, self-motivated, positive thinking and adaptable to changes.

• Experience in dealing with Chinese organisations is a plus.

• Project management experience is a plus.

Hiring Institution: NTU