Project Officer – Coordination and Event Management

About the role

The Project Officer will support the Global Asia Research Centre and the Mining Mineral Life project at NTU, coordinating research programmes, international conferences and fieldwork logistics. The role is split 60% to GARC and 40% to Mining Mineral Life, ensuring smooth delivery of world‑class research and impact activities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of conferences, workshops, seminars, lectures and other Centre‑related events.
• Manage venue bookings, travel, accommodation, catering and other logistical requirements.
• Administer event registration platforms, maintain participant databases and handle event communications.
• Monitor project and event budgets, process procurement requests and support financial administration.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding of research staff and PhD students, and facilitate fieldwork logistics including visas and payments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Event Management, Project Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Humanities or related discipline.
• Experience in project coordination, event management or programme administration, preferably in higher education or research environments.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.