The Research Assistant / Senior Research Assistant will conduct research in deep learning and Artificial Intelligence, perform experiments, and publish research papers in top-tier venues.

Qualifications & Experiences:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with a focus on computer vision, and an advanced level of understanding and expertise in the field.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python)
• Familiarity with computer vision libraries and tools (such as OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch) is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Pick and pack customer orders with accuracy and efficiency
• Receive incoming shipments, check quantity and condition of items received
• Label products where required and put away at designated locations of the warehouse
• General housekeeping to ensure workplace is neat and tidy
• Any other ad hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:

• Team player with good communication skills.
• Responsible and take ownership for work done.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.
• Physically fit
• 5 days work week

The NTU School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NTU EEE) invites applications for the position of Research Assistant. 

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Research Assistant to join our dynamic research team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PCB design and fabrication, along with the capability to assist in various testing procedures and administrative tasks. This role is pivotal in supporting the team in achieving research objectives and advancing our technological innovations.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. PCB Design and Fabrication:

• Design and develop Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) according to project specifications.

• Liaise with vendors for PCB fabrication, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.

• Perform troubleshooting and rectification of PCB issues.

2. Testing Assistance:

• Assist in setting up and conducting a variety of tests on electronic components and systems.

• Collaborate with the research team to develop test procedures and documentation.

• Analyze test data and provide insightful feedback for improvements.

3. Project Support:

• Support the project team in various stages of the research and development process.

• Ensure that project milestones are met and comply with quality standards.

• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

4. Administrative Duties:

• Coordinate and manage project-related paperwork and documentation.

• Schedule meetings and manage communication among team members.

• Oversee the maintenance and inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

• Proven experience in PCB design and fabrication.

• Familiarity with testing equipment and methodologies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., CAD, PCB, FPGA design software).

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Assistant Baker / Cake Maker

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and Bake breads and make cakes
• Keep kitchen area, processing equipment, and cooking utensils clean and sanitized at all time
• Process all food according to company’s and government / client regulatory control
• Ensure safe operations of all equipment, and report any faulty equipment to superior immediately
• Comply with hygiene and safety regulations (HSE) set by the Company, clients and government
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate superior
• Will be deployed to company group's outlets or central kitchen

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate/NITEC
• Able to learn and adapt swiftly
• Able to work individually and as well as efficiently in a team
• Able to communicate with internal and external customers
• Able to present a positive and professional attitude at all time
• Able to start work immediately / within a short notice period
• Able to work in fast paced working environment

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Handling partial set of accounts;

· Assist and support in the monthly and yearly closing process

· Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded accurately;

· Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports;

· Assist in preparation and reconciliation of GST returns;

· Issue Invoices, Quotation PO, Vouchers, handle paper work & filing job;

· Data entries into Accounting system;

· Assist in accounts payable and receivable

` Monitor incoming funds & outstanding accounts;

· Any ad hoc tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENT

· Min. GCE ’N’ or Accounting Diploma

· Min. 2-3 years relevant experience;

· Competent with MS Office Word, Powerpoint;

· Good at using laptop computer;

· Able to work with minimum supervision;·

· Able to speak fluent with Mandarin speaking colleagues;

· Good working attitude and able to multi-task;

· Honest, good working attitude, committed, reliable and a fast learner.

~~Working place in the Changi South area. Please indicate salary expectation and available commencement date in the application. Salary negotiable.

We offer good career advancement, staff benefits and a 5-day work week.

This role is responsible in developing Learning and Development approaches to build Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) organizational and workforce capability. This includes, but not limited to, conducting data analysis, generate insights, and propose recommendations to complement L&D strategies, programmes, and processes to drive a high performing culture in LKCMedicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support and administration on Learning Needs and collaborate with stakeholders and People Managers from departments to identify, assess and collate to meet the learning objectives of Management and Support Officer (MSO) employees.
• Plan and organize in-house training programs and evaluate course feedback for areas of improvement.
• Develop and manage a calendar of activities to ensure that the programmes/initiatives relating to learning are rolled out in a timely manner.
• Source and propose training vendors to conduct in-house programs that are aligned to learning needs.
• Provide key administrative support for procurement of services of training providers and materials (including preparation & submission of ITQ’s as well as vendor evaluation).
• Liaise with training providers to ensure that courses and workshops are well planned and organized.
• Provide coordination, logistics and administration support in ensuring training matters are well executed.
• Forecast, manage and track training budget and expenditure including cost savings and government subsidies.
• Collate and analyse training evaluation, evaluate and audit the effectiveness / quality of training programmes and provide recommend solutions / improvements.
• Attend to and provide advice for all L&D related enquires.

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources/Business Administration or equivalent, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in training and development, with evident track record of achievements in training management, planning, monthly reporting, organizing and facilitating training programs and workshops.
• Familiar with training analytics and budgeting.
• Have a good understanding of government training grants and subsidies.
• Proficient in MS Office Applications. Experience with Workday is an added advantage.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize effectively with outstanding attention to details.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and collaboration skills.

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

The Risk Solutions group within Blackstone’s Global Treasury team is responsible for analysis, execution and portfolio management for risk management initiatives across Blackstone’s corporate balance sheet and multiple Blackstone business lines. The central functions of the Risk Solutions group are:

Derivatives Trading and Risk Management

• Support FX, Interest Rate and other derivatives trade execution and transaction flow for Blackstone, its funds and portfolio companies.
• Partner with investment teams in analyzing hedging strategies to mitigate risk (FX, interest rates, etc.) at both the fund and portfolio company levels.
• Assist in the monitoring of FX, interest rate and other market exposures for the corporate balance sheet and funds.
• Engage with Insurance Solutions to advise on risk mitigation of insurance clients and their investments.
• Manage portfolio of interest rate hedges for structured debt and equity investments as well as on behalf of select insurance clients.
• Work with Real Estate teams to provide FX and Interest Rate risk mitigation across closed and open-ended funds and related properties.
• Assist with credit and KYC requests from banking partners to support trading accounts

• Advise in other risk management conversations across the Firm as required.
• Support liquidity, capital markets, and credit initiatives for Blackstone and its funds.
• Track and maintain Fee Wallet data as it relates to derivatives trading across the firm.
• Manage bank relationships and maintain good relationships with counterparties.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the Firm in Capital Markets, Finance, Operations, Treasury, deal teams etc.

Qualifications
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors. In addition to strong analytical and quantitative skills, the successful candidate should have:

• 5-10 years of related experience

• Prior experience in derivatives, capital markets, or structured finance are preferred

• Independent, highly organized and keen attention to details

• Strong presentation skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and handle multiple projects while prioritizing deliverables and meeting demanding deadlines

• Results-oriented, with the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude

• Highly self-motivated and intelligent with the ability to work effectively in a team environment; proactive and takes initiative

• Ability to “see the bigger picture” and get to the heart of issues rapidly

• Relationship building skills with internal and external counterparties

• Strong work ethic; genuine passion for excellence

• Personal and professional integrity

• Highly proficient in Excel, Bloomberg, PowerPoint and Word; experience with Tableau VBA, Python or other programming languages is a plus

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

To submit your application please complete the form below. Fields marked with a red asterisk * must be completed to be considered for employment (although some can be answered "prefer not to say"). Failure to provide this information may compromise the follow-up of your application. When you have finished click Submit at the bottom of this form.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to meet any changes or updates to event orders.
• Identify critical requirements and expectations for each event with client.
• Develop a thorough understanding of clients’ needs and responsible to act on behalf of client to ensure smooth delivery of service.
• Work closely with respective operations and culinary team to ensure completeness of all related admin and documentations (Orders, PO/DO, SOP, etc)
• Have product knowledge and create a unique selling proposition.
• Lead generation, proactively following up with Marketing campaign.
• Secure yearly contracts for catering.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Company.

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Food & Beverage Services Management, Hospitality/Tourism/Hotel Management, Institutional Catering or Business.
• Strong profile and accounts on F&B catering contacts and institutions catering are an added advantage.
• Good and reliable contacts for F&B catering.
• Excellent motivational and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communications skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, execute and manage outdoor catering events will be important criteria for this position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual as need to communicate/liaise with customers

You will be providing effective administrative support to the Account Servicing team. You will be responsible for preparation of contracts, settlement reports and following-up on outstanding, uploading of advertisement, generate/tracking of reports, filing etc.

Core Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative support to the Account Servicing team
• Ensure that the contracts are prepared accurately, sent out and received in a timely manner to meet internal procedures and customer satisfaction
• Ensure that the settlement reports are prepared accurately in a timely manner to meet customer satisfaction
• Maintain a good filing system for all the contracts
• Upload advertisements onto the website and send out electronic email blasts timely and accurately
• Provide reminders to Account Servicing team on deadlines for the returning of contracts, settlement reports and submission of advertising material
• Prepare reports for the Account-Servicing team
• Any other duties assigned by Account-Servicing Manager

Job Specifications:

• Diploma in Business Administration
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word
• Prior event handling experience will be an added advantage
• Motivated, meticulous and results oriented
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player and ability to work effectively
• This is a 1 year contract role

Marketing Assistant Manager Job Description

Our company is looking to hire a marketing assistant who will be working closely with our marketing team to develop and implement marketing plans and strategies for our brands. As a successful hire, you will be tasked with helping identify marketing trends and opportunities for growth, as well as creating marketing materials such as white papers and case studies. You will be giving presentations about our ongoing campaigns and provide administrative support to our marketing and sales teams.

To be chosen for this role, you must have a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field. Prior work experience in administration, sales, or marketing is a plus. Effective written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail are both important keys to success in this role.

Marketing Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the marketing manager, internal teams, clients and partners on marketing strategy.
• Helping identify marketing trends and key opportunities for innovation.
• Learning and working with various types of software for digital marketing.
• Working closely with sales and marketing department.
• Creating marketing materials such as white papers, case studies, and presentations.
• Giving presentations.
• Maintaining a marketing database.
• Providing administrative support to the marketing and sales team.
• Preparing, formatting and editing a range of documents.
• Understanding company product and brand.
• General office duties.
• Creating and interpreting a variety of reports.
• Organizing market research.
• Analyzing questionnaires and other forms of feedback.
• Updating social media accounts.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the director.

Marketing Assistant Manager Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field.
• Administration or sales and marketing assistant experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good organization skills.
• Related job and internship experience.
• Digital marketing experience.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

• Ensuring that supplies equipment are replenished.
• Improving the mobility of customer.
• Setting up equipment required by supervisor.
• Taking the temperature and recording the results.
• Measuring patients' weight.
• Preparing for therapy.

Sales Manager

We are looking for a high-performing Sales Manager to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative. You will be responsible for maximizing our sales team potential, crafting sales plans and justifying those to plans to the upper management.

Sales Manager Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure it’s strong presence
• Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Implementing new sales plans
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status

· Identifying opportunities and strategies to increase sales.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the director.

Sales Manager Requirements and skills

• BS/MS degree in business administration or a related field
• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Strong business sense and industry expertise
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills Knowledge of data analysis and report writing.
• The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends)

Job description

We're recruiting Assistant Procurement Executive / Procurement Executive to join our dynamic team! Based in Singapore, you will report to the Chief Operating Officer.

Job Description

• Process of orders from different outlets
• Daily check on balance stock for food items and materials
• Conduct daily briefing with kitchen team
• Required to place order during weekend via whatsapp
• Responsible to source, negotiate and purchase food items and materials
• Evaluate vendor's quotation to ensure that they are in line with the specifications requirement
• Resolve supply, quality, service and invoicing issues
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand the needs and source for suppliers
• Assist in Annual Performance Review for Vendors
• Evaluate Supplier performance based on quality standards, delivery time and best prices and ensure all criteria are met according to the organizational requirements and expectations
• Ensure suppliers be able to meet the established terms and conditions, commit the timeline given without compromising the quality of the service and products
• Admin/Data Entry of Daily invoices.
• Prepare monthly cost saving report
• Perform monthly inventory
• Assist in Halal renewal exercise / update halal certs
• Undertaking any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Superior.

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Degree with minimum 4 years of relevant working experience with a proven track record in procurement function and currently holding equivalent or same level position
• Pleasant disposition with excellent communication skills, presentation and negotiation/ analytical skills
• Excellent time management and People Relationship Skills
• Mature, humble and proactive
• Ability to work in face-paced environment and meet the deadline
• Good computer knowledge

In this role, you will be a junior HR advisor who builds strong partnerships with the senior leaders and the HR Centres of Excellence (COE) teams to develop and execute the People Strategies.

Our HR Business Partnering team is structured to offer our stakeholders close support in three clusters – namely the Schools/Colleges, Administrative and Research clusters. The candidate will report to a Senior HR Business Partner. Depending on the background/ seniority of the selected candidates, he/she will be assigned to support business units of varying sizes and complexity and may have a secondary reporting line to the School Chair/ Pan-University Research Centres.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in supporting stakeholders on the full spectrum of HR functions
• Provide advice on HR policies and procedures including but not limited to the following areas - employment legislation, talent management, performance management, recruitment, manpower planning, rewards strategies and employee engagement
• Partner HR Centre of Excellence in the delivery of all HR initiatives such as manpower planning and projection, budget planning, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management etc.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on policy changes, collaborate with senior leaders and functional HR Centre of Excellence in the delivery of all HR initiatives such as manpower planning , budget planning, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management etc.
• Supports the assigned unit in HR operations such as:
  • work closely with NTU’s Shared Services team on the search for talents and appointment/re-appointment/ re-employment of staff on a timely basis
  • support onboarding and offboarding matters
  • plan and manage Promotion and Tenure and Lecturers & Practice Track Promotion Exercise

Requirements:

• Degree with at least 4-6 years of relevant working experience in the Human Resources function
• Good Knowledge of Employment Act and Labour Laws
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability according to changing needs and priorities
• Collaborative and is comfortable working in a matrix structure with multiple priorities
• Resourceful and possess strong initiative to drive changes
• Ability to work independently as well as be active team members within and across the HR team.

A Sales Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting the success of an organization. They are the leader in coordinating the day-to-day activities of the sales representatives and ensuring that they are meeting their goals. The sales supervisor must work closely with the store manager, general manager, and production manager to communicate changing customer needs. As a liaison between the organization and the customers, the production supervisor must anticipate changing customer needs and design products that meet such needs.

Sales Supervisor Job Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the sales team including marketing activities like product activations.
• Assist the line manager to recruit, training, enumerating, and retaining a competent sales team.
• Provide reports to top management like sales reports, lead generation reports, customer complaints reports, and new customers’ on-boarded reports.
• Prepare sales presentations and other sales tools.
• Assist the line managers to ensure adequate client communication, maintain contacts with clients and provide feedback.
• Initiate sales activities, strategies, and sales plans required to build brand visibility.
• Serve as a point of reference to employees in terms of showing great work ethic, habits, personal character, and professional character.
• Develop and maintain accurate records of prospects, leads, pricing, sales activities, and active clients.
• Controlling company marketing expenses to ensure the marketing expenditure is kept within budget.
• Attend trade shows and other marketing events and represent the organization.
• Evaluate the performance of the sales team and seek ways to improve the team’s performance.
• Identify the trends in the market, both current, and future that are likely to affect the performance of the organization.
• Ensure the items are displayed correctly in the malls, supermarkets, and other sales points.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course with emphasis on marketing.
• Proven work experience in marketing and achieving set targets.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and motivate a sales team, and put in place measures to retain a great team.
• Excellent selling skills, ability to close deals, and deal with post-purchase anxiety.
• Excellent selling skills, people-oriented, and ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to identify potential areas of growth and identify new business partnership opportunities.
• Strong organization skills and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine invites applications for:

Research Assistant in Assistant Professor Franklin Zhong's lab

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) established in September 2010 is a partnership between Imperial College London and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research while NTU is the only Singapore university listed in the Top 10 of the Times Higher’s 200 Under 50 Rankings and is ranked the world’s No. 1 young university by QS in the last three consecutive years.

LKCMedicine operates from two campuses – Yunnan Campus at Nanyang Technological University and Novena Campus, which is located in the precinct of the future HealthCity. At LKCMedicine, we recognize that synergies is the key to maximize research output and we seek to promote synergies between researchers in LKCMedicine itself and local and/or overseas researchers.  We strongly believe that building synergies and robust collaborations will be the key to maximizing research output in today’s competitive environment.

Franklin Zhong’s research group at LKC School of Medicine is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join ongoing research on human innate immunity. We are particularly interested in PhD scientist which strong background in molecular biology and animal disease modeling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and assist in molecular biology experiments to identify novel immune effectors

• Conduct and assist in basic animal husbandry and related experiments on engineered mouse models

• Perform data analysis and assistant in publications

• Organize lab operations including procurement

Requirement:

• Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences

• Lab experience (>3 months) with molecular biology

Be part of an established, exciting and expanding Group of F&B company with multiple brands and concepts. Eatz Catering Services Pte Ltd is a Halal-Certified Full-Service Caterer since 2005.

The job scope of a Sales Consultant typically includes providing administrative support to the Sales departments. Some of the key responsibilities includes:

• Build rapport and communicate well with clients and answer all incoming queries (online, phone enquiries, etc)
• Assist to check and update orders into the system
• Plan and Create Sales quotations / confirmation orders in a timely fashion.
• Assist to update keying in of data in the ERP system
• Assist and ensure that all orders are prepared accurately to ensure 100% delivery success rate for all customers
• Administrative work to assist the team (Admin)
• Any other duties assigned by the Directors

Requirements:

• Min 2 year of experience.
• Good Command of MS Word & MS Outlook
• Strong, Good & Strategic Team Player yet able to work Independently
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Must be Meticulous & Always Accurate for all work done
• Quick-Thinking, Versatility to be able to Solve Problems
• Highly-Motivated & Experience in F&B Industry would be an advantage
• Ability to start ASAP would be an advantage

Job Info

• Attractive Salary Package - commensurate to work experience and qualifications
• Mon-Fri (9am - 5.30pm) Alternate Saturdays Off (9am - 1pm)
• Work in a Pleasant Working Environment
• Work Location: Bedok (take 17A from Bedok MRT – 2nd last stop)
• Staff lunch provided

Please email your updated resume to [email protected] AND WhatsApp to 9857-9292 for faster response with:

• Last & Expected Renumeration
• Earliest Availability for Interview & Commencement of Work
• Vaccination Status / COVID History

Thank you for your attention. We regret to inform that only Shortlisted and Successful Candidates will be contacted. Remuneration offered shall be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience.

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

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Sell goods to businesses, government agencies, and other organizations. Contact customers, explain the features of the products you are selling, negotiate prices, and answer any questions that your customers may have about the products.

Duties

· Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, and attending trade shows and conferences

· Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and explain how specific products and services can meet these needs

· Help customers select products to meet customers’ needs, product specifications, and regulations

· Emphasize product features that will meet customers’ needs, and exhibit the capabilities and limitations of their products

· Answer customers’ questions about the prices, availability, and uses of the products they are selling

· Negotiate prices and terms of sales and service agreements

· Prepare sales contracts and submit orders for processing

· Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as information on selling strategies and marketing information

· Follow up with customers to make sure that they are satisfied with their purchases and to answer any questions or concerns they might have

Responsibilities

• Process daily trade transactions in a timely and accurate manner within service level agreement.
• Perform pre-processing review of customers’ submissions and conduct documentary checks.
• Ensure that regulatory, bank’s policies, guidelines, control and compliance requirements are strictly adhered to.
• Complete daily reconciliation activities and prepare reports to internal stakeholders and/or customers.
• Liaise with client on updating transaction statuses and support addressing transaction related queries.
• Contribute to various process improvements and other projects as allocated.

Requirements

• Graduate, preferably in Banking & Finance.
• Sound knowledge of UCP, ISBP, URC, ISP, URDG.
• At least 5-7 years of trade operations experience covering all imports and exports products.
• Ability to manage daily operations with strong risk awareness, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who can work effectively in a team setting.
• Good interpersonal skills, decisive in communications.
• Resilient and flexible in challenging circumstances.

Secretary, Sales & Marketing

Summary of Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities and tasks of this position are as listed below, but not limited to these:

• Perform all administrative duties
• Manage the schedule of the Commercial General Manager
• Handles all documentation to be sent to clients
• Handles all incoming telephone enquiries effectively
• Assists with Opera inputs
• Facilitating month end reports (Forecasting, P&L & Accrual Reports)
• To make sound decisions within parameters (eg. Extend late check outs, arrange VIP treatments, etc.)
• Generate reports as and when required
• Assist with any other sales support projects & duties as requested
• Maintain stationery, brochures, sales kits and all store items to an agreed par stock
• Assist other managers in the absence of other administrators
• Handle all incoming telephone enquiries in a pleasant, eager and effective manner
• Manage the inventories of all sales & marketing collateral, corporate gifts and other supplies as assigned by the Commercial General Manager
• Assist with other Sales & Marketing support projects and duties as requested
• Assist others within the Sales, Marketing, Catering/Conference Services areas as requested by the Commercial General Manager