Economic Development Board

Manager, Programmes and Partnerships, Singapore Global Network

Permanent

Closing on 30 Mar 2026

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What the role is

About EDB
The 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, both foreign and local, 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 SGN
The Singapore Global Network (SGN) is a division under EDB and focuses on building a strong ecosystem of overseas family, friends and fans of Singapore. This includes growing a network of individuals whose skills, affinity and influence could strengthen Singapore’s business and talent ecosystem, along with enhancing international mindshare of Singapore as a vibrant global hub in Asia.

The Network and Partnership Development team is responsible for driving in-market efforts and partnerships to grow and engage SGN’s global networks. The global team comprises officers who develop and execute strategies either from the Singapore office or one of SGN’s overseas offices.
For more information on SGN, please visit www.singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg

What you will be working on

You will work closely with colleagues in EDB and across government as well as in-market partners globally, ranging from industry to community organisations, to develop insights on SGN’s network of members and putting together partnerships with in-market partners to acquire and engage network members.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Identifying opportunities, analysing sentiments report and preparing insights to inform SGN’s strategies and support the national agenda.
Evaluating and prioritising partnership opportunities to determine their strategic relevance and value to SGN’s mission and goals.
Continuously monitoring and evaluating partnership performance to ensure alignment with SGN’s objectives.
Executing strategies to grow and engage SGN’s network of members through a range of online/offline initiatives. This includes working with in-market colleagues to design and deliver one-to-one and one-to-many programmes, and managing these as part of SGN’s overall suite of programme offerings.
Collaborating with other EDB divisions and Singapore Government agencies to develop and execute projects to harness SGN’s network.

This is an individual contributor role, but you may be given the opportunity to lead an initiative if you demonstrate the necessary experience or potential to do so. You will report to the Deputy Director, Programmes & Partnerships.

Existing Senior Associates/Managers are welcome to apply.

What we are looking for

To meet the challenges of this role, you must have/be:

A university degree in any discipline, with preference for 3-5 years of working experience in community building or engagement-related functions.
Strong interest in current affairs and knowledge of latest developments in Singapore and trending global issues.
A strategic thinker with strong analytical ability
Good language and writing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and manage internal and external stakeholders across seniority
Exceptional organisational and project management skills, able to manage multiple complex projects concurrently
Highly adaptable, able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented with accuracy of delivery.
Singaporean.

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 Mar 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Economic Development Board or the wider Public Service.

About Economic Development Board

EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning & executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore Economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore and help shape our country's economic future.

Learn more about Economic Development Board