Deputy Director (Government Projects) - Geylang
The Opportunity
The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is looking for a Deputy Director to join our Government Projects team.
Their key role will be to coordinate and drive successful delivery of the Institute’s global portfolio of technical projects, while developing and growing strategic partnerships with government partners and key stakeholders.
The right candidate will have notable qualifications and experience in public policy and government administration, consultancy, team leadership, project management and delivery, stakeholder engagement and international partnerships. They will report to our Director (Government Projects).
Key Responsibilities- Raise the profile of CIG’s work with current and potential clients, funders and other key stakeholders and partners (alongside the CIG CEO, Director (Government Projects), and with support from colleagues across CIG.
- Work with the Director (Government Projects) to lead and oversee all aspects of the Project Team’s work, including tracking revenue and costs, and maintaining the highest quality scope, design, leadership and delivery of technical projects, in line with the CIG consulting model.
- Coordinate with the Deputy Dean of the Academy to manage respective team inputs to cross-cutting projects.
- Work with governance and public administration experts in CIG’s Projects Team, Academic Faculty and Expert Network to develop the CIG Consulting Model Products and Services, including the design, validation and implementation of practical tools to improve public sector governance (these tools will be deployed during project work)
- Develop a pipeline of high-quality opportunities for CIG to work with government partners around the world to improve the quality of governance and build stronger nations.
- Develop and expand CIG’s Expert network, to bring in top quality experience and expertise to support our technical projects.
Skills and Aptitudes
The successful candidate will excel in:
- Planning, anticipating, strategising and initiating, without detailed instructions
- Meeting and delivering presentations to clients, and addressing client requirements
- Designing and scoping projects, timelines and deliverables
- Adapting and innovating under conditions of uncertainty and rapid change
- Understanding government, public policy and public service delivery
- Engagement and management of senior stakeholders (e.g. senior government managers, heads of NGOs and international organisations)
- Oral and written communication in English
- Graduate and postgraduate qualifications from reputable institutions in areas such as political science, comparative politics, economics and/or law
- At least 6 years’ progressive experience in government and public policy
- At least 6 years’ progressive experience in consulting or advisory work
- Good track record of effective and empathetic team leadership and staff development
- Good track record of successful management of a multi-country portfolio of concurrent projects
- Good track record of project design, management and delivery to a high standard of quality
- Love for international travel
- Familiarity in leading and coordinating cross-border, multi-cultural teams across time zones
- Familiarity in working in countries other than Singapore
- Written and spoken proficiency in languages other than English
Work Arrangements
CIG adopts a hybrid working arrangement which allows for a mix of in-office work and telecommuting, either from Singapore or other countries.
The role will be based in Singapore and require regular global travel. Please send a detailed CV to [email protected].