ORGANISATION: International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)

LOCATION: Singapore

POSITION: Personal Assistant to the Secretary-General, International Rubber Study Group, Singapore

GRADE: G-5 Step 8, United Nations General Service Category Salary Scale

SALARY CAP: Total Net Salary of SG$60,232.00 Per Annum

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, 09 February 2024

OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS:

§ Personal Assistant to the Secretary-General

§ Support Resource Mobilization Efforts of the Secretariat

THE INTERNATIONAL RUBBER STUDY GROUP (IRSG)

The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) is an inter-governmental organisation with the main objective of improving the transparency of the world rubber markets and strengthening international cooperation on rubber issues. The IRSG is the biggest worldwide community in the rubber economy. The IRSG is recognized as an International Body through the negotiation of a Headquarter Agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom in 1978. The IRSG has 35 Member Governments including European Union (28 Countries), Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote D’ Ivoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Subsequently, a new Headquarter Agreement with the Government of Singapore was signed in 2008. The IRSG Secretariat is based in Singapore.

The mission of the IRSG is to be the world’s authoritative source of statistical data and forecasts for all aspects of the world rubber industry, including production, consumption and trade in rubber and rubber products. The seminal purpose of the secretariat is to prepare current estimates and forecasts of future supply and demand trends while undertaking statistical and economic studies on specific aspects of the industry to continually improve its value-added service to stakeholders. Furthermore, as the only intergovernmental organisation bringing together the world’s rubber-producing and consuming stakeholders, the IRSG strives to provide an effective forum for the discussion of matters affecting the supply and demand for synthetic rubber and natural rubber.

The Group is a platform for senior executives and representatives to provide insights through dedicated meetings, working groups, conferences, and projects. The annual IRSG meetings are amongst the largest regular assemblies of rubber experts worldwide. IRSG offers a unique opportunity to enhance collaboration beyond each company or organisation peer group and connect with young leaders and innovators or established entrepreneurs. The members, subscribers and partners represent governments, companies and organisations that are shaping and transforming the rubber industry in strategic and socially responsible ways.

(A) JOB DESCRIPTION

(1) PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

The incumbent will act in this capacity as Personal Assistant to the Secretary-General, acting as a sounding board for ideas and ensuring enhanced efficiency and structure across the organisation. S/he is also expected to provide strategic advice and guidance on key developments within the organisation and ensure the appropriate policy approaches are developed to meet IRSG’s mission and objectives. As a result of developing and maintaining research, s/he would be expected to develop initiatives that ensure that IRSG acts as a catalyst for the rubber sector and collaborates with stakeholders on developing evidence-based approaches and support. The incumbent will provide input on strategy and ensure organisational goals are achieved in a well-coordinated, team-oriented manner.

S/he should be able to accurately reflect the Secretary-General’s position in internal and external meetings to help drive understanding of her views. Moreover, s/he works behind the scenes to solve problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they are brought to the Secretary-General. S/he equally ensures Secretary-General’s time is leveraged most effectively in a meeting context; ensuring meeting objectives are realistic and preparations are appropriate.

Work in close cooperation with the Secretary-General and contribute to initiatives for management improvement by capturing, institutionalizing, and sharing best practices and lessons learned. Implement and/or recommend management improvements to enhance productivity and performance including the implementation of cost-saving strategies.

(2) CONTRIBUTION TO RESOURCE MOBILIZATION EFFORTS OF THE IRSG SECRETARIAT

Work with the Secretary-General and the Secretariat in mobilizing resources and engage in building partnerships with donor and member countries, UN agencies, development financial institutions and global programme partnerships, at global, regional, and country levels.

Under the supervision of the Secretary-General, the incumbent supports overall effort to build partnerships, reporting functions, and mobilize an appropriate and sustainable funding base for IRSG from traditional and non-traditional sources. S/he will support the Secretary-General in developing partnerships building, donor mapping, and resource mobilization strategy, tools and procedures and coordinates their implementation including development of quality proposals, presentation and briefing papers to donors.

(3) PERFORMS ANY OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED

Performing additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General in conformance with the policy, standards, rules, and regulations of IRSG

QUALIFICATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

1. EDUCATION

A University degree (Minimum of MSc) in Law, Economics, Business Management, Engineering and other related areas.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

§ Minimum of five years of relevant professional work experience both at national and international level in two of the following:, international organization, intergovernmental organization, financial institution, think tank, educational, research and development institution.

§ Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates from IRSG Member Countries (European Union, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote D’ Ivoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon) should submit their resume by email to the address below with a motivation letter stating why they are suitable for the position along with certified copies of degrees, diplomas, and certificates not later than Friday, 09 February 2024.

The Secretary-General

International Rubber Study Group

51 Changi Business Park Central 2

#06 – 04/05, The Signature

Singapore 486066

SINGAPORE

E-mail: [email protected]

Copy: [email protected]

Job Duties

1. Business Plan management.

• Develops regional management goals and objectives towards growth of products in line with corporate direction.
• Designing and implementing business plans and strategies towards achieving and profit objectives, including efficient cost management.
• Suggest and propose appropriate resources to conduct and complete its business activities.
• Annual and Half-yearly Business Planning.
• Monitor and manage the monthly, quarterly and yearly regional performance according to set targets and KPIs.

2. Regional Sales & Marketing

• Provides leadership in management of sales, marketing and account management, fostering a team-based culture.
• Sets clear targets for the growth and development of the product.
• Oversees business activities relating to the product.
• Close monitoring of product performance against set targets and objectives and to take countermeasures for improvement when needed.
• Ensures full compliance in various areas of operations, including the use of management tools such as CRM, and managing risks.
• Conducts periodic market studies to fully understand the prevailing market conditions affecting business, and drives sales activities in accordance with the market realities.
• Leads in-country project solutions design included data gathering and analysis, optimization, process improvements and reengineering, costing.
• Provides marketing information in support of sales activities.
• Periodical review of existing products and explore new products which can contribute to business enhancement.
• Provides promotional material at periodic intervals for product development, especially new services or solutions.
• Periodic analysis of business results, and provides improved support if necessary.
• Coordinate Business Developments, Campaigns, and Pipeline activities.
• Support and assist in ad hoc business projects.
• New service development, if any.

3. Others

• Compiles various business performance report from respective companies.
• Reviews and analyzes the result of the various performance report.
• Compiles and updates corporate profile data.
• Prepares data analysis tool to support country management.

Requirements

• A University Degree or Professional Qualification.
• 10 to 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in management position with profit and loss responsibility.
• Good analytical skills and a proven ability in new business development.
• Strong leadership and motivator, and the ability to build, lead and motivate a dynamic team.

Job Duties

1. Business Plan management.

• Develops regional management goals and objectives towards growth of products in line with corporate direction.
• Designing and implementing business plans and strategies towards achieving and profit objectives, including efficient cost management.
• Suggest and propose appropriate resources to conduct and complete its business activities.
• Annual and Half-yearly Business Planning.
• Monitor and manage the monthly, quarterly and yearly regional performance according to set targets and KPIs.

2. Regional Sales & Marketing

• Provides leadership in management of sales, marketing and account management, fostering a team-based culture.
• Sets clear targets for the growth and development of the product.
• Oversees business activities relating to the product.
• Close monitoring of product performance against set targets and objectives and to take countermeasures for improvement when needed.
• Ensures full compliance in various areas of operations, including the use of management tools such as CRM, and managing risks.
• Conducts periodic market studies to fully understand the prevailing market conditions affecting business, and drives sales activities in accordance with the market realities.
• Leads in-country project solutions design included data gathering and analysis, optimization, process improvements and reengineering, costing.
• Provides marketing information in support of sales activities.
• Periodical review of existing products and explore new products which can contribute to business enhancement.
• Provides promotional material at periodic intervals for product development, especially new services or solutions.
• Periodic analysis of business results, and provides improved support if necessary.
• Coordinate Business Developments, Campaigns, and Pipeline activities.
• Support and assist in ad hoc business projects.
• New service development, if any.

3. Others

• Compiles various business performance report from respective companies.
• Reviews and analyzes the result of the various performance report.
• Compiles and updates corporate profile data.
• Prepares data analysis tool to support country management.

Requirements

• A University Degree or Professional Qualification.
• 10 to 15 years of experience, with at least 5 years in management position with profit and loss responsibility.
• Good analytical skills and a proven ability in new business development.
• Strong leadership and motivator, and the ability to build, lead and motivate a dynamic team.

Job Description

- Business development from hypothesis testing to actual business

- Build software service of battery analysis technology and analyze data collaborating with Japanese and Chinese technical teams

- Search and realize of business partnerships with local and Japanese companies

- Establish Business plan and manage projects

- Budget and allocate resources and expenses

- Research on macro and micro trends in mobility and EV market

- Coordination with external stakeholders such as national government, conglomerates, car OEMs, etc.

- Application for government subsidies and realization of demonstrations

- Enhance core technology, create requirements definition and deliver software service

- Local human resource recruitment, training and management

Job Requirement

- Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/ Post Graduate. MBA holder is preferred.

- Possesses knowledge of EV battery analysis technology

- Over 5 years of experience of new business development

- Experience in business planning, project management of 10 or more people, and management accounting

- Proficient in Japanese in order to liaise with related party, required to have at least JLPT N1 level as the role required to communicate with Japan HQ and translation of Japanese documents to English, and vice versa (Business level)

- Able to take initiative and work under minimal supervision in a fast-paces environment

- Possess good corporate network and relationship

- Team player

- Familiar with Japanese Firm operations

- Have experience in dealing with Japanese customer

Review electrical engineering drawings and refer issues requiring changes.

Assign job tasks and work as per electrical project schedules.

Review all electrical drawings with Leadmen performing on assigned jobs to them.

Stimulate fabrication standards to ensure quality work attained from assigned staff.

Recruit, guide, train, monitor and terminate assigned employees as required.

Recommend effective solutions specified particular weight related to employment status of employees.

Schedule, assign, plan and supervise electrical shop personnel performance on different electrical projects.

Plan and prepare work and equipment usage schedule

Review electrical engineering drawings and refer issues requiring changes.

Assign job tasks and work as per electrical project schedules.

Review all electrical drawings with Leadmen performing on assigned jobs to them.

Stimulate fabrication standards to ensure quality work attained from assigned staff.

Recruit, guide, train, monitor and terminate assigned employees as required.

Recommend effective solutions specified particular weight related to employment status of employees.

Schedule, assign, plan and supervise electrical shop personnel performance on different electrical projects.

Plan and prepare work and equipment usage schedule