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.
National Research Foundation
Temporary staff, Administration (3months + 3months))
CasualClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
[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
What we are looking for
[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.
About your application process
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 National Research Foundation or the wider Public Service.
About National Research Foundation
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.
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