Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Executive Officer, Innovation Economy
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The role involves administrative support, managing grant proposals, marketing efforts, and data analysis using software tools.
[What the role is]
About EDBThe Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.
For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg.
About Innovation Economy division
The Innovation Economy division in EDB charts the agency’s vision towards an innovation-led economy by developing strategies to enhance the innovation ecosystem for foreign companies to create new products, services and businesses in Singapore.
[What you will be working on]
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the general administrative needs of the team as required, such as arranging meetings with external and internal parties, scheduling and social activities
- Lead information and knowledge management of the team’s efforts and initiatives
- Manage tracking of grant proposals for industry-public research collaborations
- Support the team’s marketing efforts through event organisation, liaising with stakeholders and logistics support
- Handle, interpret and utilise data via data software tools to support the team’s data analysis needs
[What we are looking for]
Requirements
- Minimum Diploma qualifications will be an advantage
- At least 2 – 3 years of experience in general administration roles
- Skillset in quantitative data analysis (e.g. Excel, Tableau, Python etc.) and marketing will be a plus
- Proactive, meticulous and detail-oriented
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Strong team player in an agile environment who is versatile and open to learn, explore and experiment
- Singaporean
Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) Singapore Office
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