The National Research Foundation (NRF) is a department within the Prime Minister's Office, and we set the national direction for research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) by developing policies, plans and strategies; funding strategic initiatives that strengthen our scientific and technological capabilities, grow our RIE talent base, and achieve economic and national impact; and fostering RIE collaboration in Singapore and internationally.

[Key Responsibilities]: Records Management • Support Chief Records Officer in discharging Registry duties, including the engagement of directorates for proper and timely filing of official documents in e-Registry system; • Work with National Archives of Singapore and Attorney-General’s Chambers on official document matters, including the need to appraise, archive and/or dispose records on a timely basis; and • Advise action officers on and ensure compliance with Instruction Manual on Management of Public Records Travel Management • Work with appointed travel agents to facilitate booking of air tickets, accommodation, andother services for official trips; • Purchase travel insurance from appointed insurance agent; and • Activate data roaming for relevant users Procurement Liaison • Facilitate the evaluation of procurement documents by VITAL, Singapore Public Service’scentral agency; and • Raise Approval of Requirements (AOR) and purchase orders through the GovernmentElectronic Business System (GeBIZ) Reception and General Administration • Greet and manage visitors to NRF; • Answer general line calls; • Receive/distribute goods and mail; • Perform staff on-boarding/exit tasks such as issuance/return of keys & equipment as well as update of telephone directory; and • Any other duties as assigned

[Competencies Required]: • Background in business or administration is an advantage. • Meticulous with an eye for details. • Good communication skills for coordination with internal stakeholders. • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) was set up on 1 January 2006 as a department under the Prime Minister's Office. It was set up to perform the following: a) To provide secretariat support to the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council (RIEC), chaired by the Senior Minister; b) To coordinate the research of different agencies within the larger national framework in order to provide a coherent strategic overview and direction; c) To develop policies and plans to implement the five strategic thrusts for the national R&D agenda; and d) To implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies approved by the RIEC, and to allocate funding to programmes that meet NRF's strategic objectives.