Executive/Manager (Government Projects and Research)

The OpportunityThe Chandler Governance Group (CGG) is looking for an Executive/Manager (Government Projects and Research) to work on and manage projects with government partners.

The right candidate will have suitable qualifications and/or experience in public policy and government administration, project management and delivery, stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Experience in research and the health and built environment sectors will be a plus.

We are hiring for this position on both a permanent and a 2-year contract basis, depending on the candidate's fit.

Key Job Responsibilities(1) Environmental, institutional and process analysisConduct appropriate field research and analysis to obtain a holistic and practical understanding of the project environment, stakeholders, challenges and goalsPrepare and deliver succinct and informative presentations and assessments on the above to CGG management, government partners and other stakeholders

(2) Project scoping and planningAssess opportunities for collaboration between CGG and government partners, based on analysis and assessments of the context and challengesDraft or provide input on the project scope, terms of reference, key stages, workflow, costing and deliverablesWork with CGG Centres of Excellence, suitable experts and consultants, and CGG toolkits and frameworks, to design the project plan and key activitiesIdentify and resolve challenges and barriers to project scoping and planning

(3) Stakeholder engagement, communication and partnershipDevelop effective working level relationships with key government partners and stakeholders in Singapore and overseasBuild consensus with stakeholders through various means including running public focus group discussionsEngage in necessary work-related travel and/or overseas-based work in the support of project scoping, planning and activitiesSupport the maintenance of partnerships and networks with experts, contractors and service providers to facilitate project workEffectively communicate CGG’s mission, story, brand and work when speaking or making presentations to partners and stakeholders

(4) Project management and deliveryManage the organisation and delivery of project activities, e.g. workshops, facilitated discussions, design sprints, fact-finding investigations, interviews, to achieve project milestones and deliverablesManage project resources in a prudent and effective manner to support project deliveryManage project experts, contractors and vendors to ensure timely and high quality of contracted project deliverablesSupport project experts and internal teams in project delivery, e.g. conducting literature reviews, horizon scans, policy designAnticipate and manage issues that occur in the course of project deliveryPrepare and deliver appropriate project presentations, status updates and progress reports to key stakeholders such as government partners, funders, and the CGG Board of Directors and leadership Key RequirementsGraduate qualifications from a reputable institution in a relevant area such as public policy, public administration, political science, sociology, comparative politics, economics, or any other social sciences Good understanding of government, public policy and public service deliveryConstructive and helpful team player who can work well in groupsIndependent and proactive self-starter with good sense of initiativeCreative problem solver who approaches situations and goals from different anglesGood track record of project design, management and delivery to a high standard of qualityNative oral and written English proficiency

AdvantagesMore experienced candidates could be asked to guide less experienced team members in project management and deliveryPrior work experience in government and public policy Familiarity in working within cross-border, multi-cultural teams across time zonesFamiliarity in working in countries other than SingaporeAdaptable and innovative The role will be based in Singapore and may require regular global travel. We welcome applicants of any nationality and residency status. Please send a detailed CV to [email protected].