Project Management, Assistant Director

Project Management, Assistant Director page is loaded## Project Management, Assistant Directorlocations: NTU Main Campus, Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R The Singapore Indoor Farming Systems (SingFarm) is a new CREATE programme led by NTU Singapore and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), to use a systems approach to develop an efficient indoor farming system. SingFarm hosted at CCEB-NTU will embark on R&D activities (encompassing plant science, energy water and zero waste farming) to help enhance Singapore’s urban food production capabilities. SingFarm is part of the Singapore Food Story R&D Programme (SFS), with participation of local institutions (National University of Singapore, Temasek Life Science Laboratory and Republic Polytechnic) and supported by National Research Foundation (NRF) and Singapore Food Agency (SFA).As a key member of the SingFarm core team, the Assistant Director will work with the SingFarm Directors to provide overall management of the operations and administration of the project and team.**Responsibilities:*** As a key member of the SingFarm core team, the **Assistant Director (SingFarmS)** will be responsible for the following: + Serve as the key coordinator for SingFarmS, a new initiative involving multi-agencies (NRF and SFA), multi-institutions (NTU, WUR, TLL, RP) and large grant quantum (S$25M). + Serve as the key lead for the SingFarm partnership, representing participating institutions and overseeing strategic initiatives. + Provide comprehensive oversight for operational and financial administration, ensuring the effective management of all SingFarm activities. + Drive the promotion of research capabilities to industry stakeholders and proactively identify new collaboration opportunities. + Coordinate and host industry engagement activities, including visits and meetings, to strengthen institutional ties. + Cultivate and expand networks with industry partners, managing significant collaboration portfolios and fostering long-term strategic relationships.**Requirements:*** **Assistant Director (SingFarm)** should have the following qualifications: + Degree in Science related fields and experience in business development would be an advantage. + Good business acumen, resourceful and is a team player. + Strong network and working knowledge of the Singapore research, and food industry environment. + Excellent written and spoken communication skills.We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Hiring Institution: NTUNTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU ( ).Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district.Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources.For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr