Executive (Events)

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

IPS is looking to hire, on a two-year contract, an Executive for its Events team. This close-knit and dedicated team is responsible for running all IPS events, which serve as a platform to communicate research findings to the broader public in Singapore.

•    Coordinating, administering, and managing a wide range of conferences and other events; ensuring the management, researchers and administration staff work closely for the success of the Institute’s events.
•    Handling all aspects of event management. This includes planning, budgeting, liaising with speakers and partners, booking venues, arranging participant registration, preparing conference materials, managing event secretariats, overseeing the event on-site or online, and conducting post-event follow-ups.
•    Assisting in general administrative duties such as answering the main line, maintaining the Institute’s database for event registration, and any ad-hoc duties assigned.

•    Have at least a Bachelor’s degree in relevant Business Administration discipline from a reputable university
•    Preferably with two years’ working experience or has experience in event organisation. Fresh graduates with a keen interest in event organising may also apply
•    Be motivated, able to work under pressure and possess good interpersonal skills
•    Have a strong command of both written and spoken English
•    Be methodical, organised and a good team player
•    Be proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Access

Please upload your cover letter and curriculum vitae via NUS Career Page 

Your cover letter/CV should include details such as your highest qualifications, last drawn salary, expected salary and reasons for leaving your last/current position. Please also state when you expect to be able to begin work, if this position is offered to you.

(We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.) 
 

Location: Bukit Timah Campus

Organization: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy

Department : Institute of Policy Studies

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Job requisition ID : 23910