You will be part of PUB’s Singapore International Water Week team, and be responsible for the planning and execution of the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize.
The Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize honours outstanding contributions by individuals or organisations towards solving the world’s water challenges by developing or applying innovative technologies, policies or programmes which benefit humanity. Since its inceptionin 2008, the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize has been awarded 11 times. The 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize will be presented at an award ceremony during theSingapore International Water Week 2028.
Your main roles and responsibilities include:
1. Liaison with the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Nominating Committee and Prize Council
Review and renew the composition of the Prize Nominating Committee and Prize Council
Provide regular updates to the Nominating Committee and Prize Council on the progressof the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize nomination process
Arrange for the Prize Nominating Committee meeting to be held in Singapore in Nov/Dec 2027
Arrange for the Prize Nominating Committee and Prize Council members to attend thePrize Award Ceremony during Singapore International Water Week 2028
2. Manage the Nomination Process for the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
Setup the process and timelines for the nomination process.
Update the nomination webpage and portal
Work with SIWW Marcomm team to generate international interest in the Prize, andencourage nominations to be submitted.
Coordinate with nominators to ensure documentations are complete and in order
Collate nominations received for internal review
Organise the Prize Nominating Committee meeting in Singapore in Nov/Dec 2027
Prepare the nomination reports for endorsements by the Nominating Committee and PrizeCouncil
3. Organise the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Media Conference
Organise the media conference to unveil the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize winner,supported by the SIWW PR agency and Marcomm team.
Prepare the media release, award citation and other relevant documents for the mediaconference
Liaise with the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize winner for his/her travel to Singaporefor the media conference.
Plan and oversee the visit programme in Singapore for the winner.
Work with the SIWW Marcomm team to identify media opportunities for the winner
4. Organise the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Award Ceremony
Organise the award ceremony for the 2028 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, to be held during the opening of Singapore International Water Week 2028
Supervise the production the Prize medallion and certificate
Supervise the production of the 2028 Laureate video, showcasing the achievement of thewinner
Work with the SIWW Marcomm team to identify media opportunities for the winner
Work with the SIWW Programmes team for the Laureate to deliver the Lee Kuan YewWater Prize lecture
5. Manage relationship with Prize Presenting Partner
Maintain strong relationships with Temasek Foundation, the presenting partner of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize.
Ensure presenting partner entitlements arefulfilled and oversee sponsorship payment tracking.
Requirements
Degree in Business, Engineering, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
Relevant working experience in partnership management, stakeholder engagement, programme management or event management.
Strong project management, communication and relationship management skills.
Familiarity with the water industry will be an advantage.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and a good team player.
Motivated and meticulous individual, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
PUB is an organisation that is recognised internationally for good water management. PUB won the 2007 Stockholm Industry Water Award and was named Water Agency of the Year 2006 in the international Global Water Awards. In 2008, PUB was awarded the Singapore Quality Award for business excellence. NEWater, Singapore's high-quality reclaimed water, also clinched the 'Environmental Contribution of the Year' at the Global Water Awards 2008.