Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
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[PUB-INTEC] Asst Director (Programmes & Partnerships)
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The Role
Plan and deliver high-quality water-industry events and programmes, including summits, panels, workshops, and the SIWW Water Convention. Engage stakeholders and speakers, manage sponsors and strategic partnerships, secure new sponsorships, monitor sponsorship entitlements and payments, and build long-term relationships with international and industry partners.
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[What the role is]
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team to produce high-quality world-class water events in Singapore, including the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), SIWW Spotlight and the Singapore Industrial Water Technology Week (SIWT).[What you will be working on]
Your main roles and responsibilities include:
1. Plan, Curate and Deliver High-Quality Content across all Event Platforms
- Curate and deliver key programmes such as Roundtables, Summits, High-Level Panels and Workshops, across all event platforms
- Engage with industry stakeholders to identify and invite speakers to speak at key event platforms.
- Curate and deliver the Emerging Utility Leaders Summit at SIWW
- Plan and execute the SIWW Water Convention, working in close consultation with the Water Convention Programme Committee.
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2. Manage SIWW Sponsorships and Strategic Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing Founding, Thematic and Corporate Sponsors. Lead engagement and collaboration with SIWW's strategic partners and international organisation partners to strengthen strategic partnership and foster long-term collaboration.Identify and secure new Founding and Thematic Sponsors.Monitor the fulfilment of sponsorship entitlements and oversee sponsorship payment tracking.
[What we are looking for]
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
- Relevant working experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, programme management or event management is required.
- Strong project management, communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Familiarity with the water industry will be an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and a good team player.
- Motivated and meticulous individual, with good project management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Skills Required
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related discipline
- Relevant experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, programme management, or event management
- Strong project management skills
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Familiarity with the water industry
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What We Do
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) is a government agency responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. It undertakes investment promotion and industry development.
