Office manager , Singapore

Chemonics seeks an office manager for a long-term position under a five-year, USAID-funded project to support US-Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The project will support regional economic integration within APEC member states under APEC's three pillar framework of trade and investment liberalization, business facilitation, and economic and technical cooperation; and assist its work program to ultimately achieve the Bogor Goals of free and open trade and investment in the region. The project is anticipated to begin November 2013. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

 

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist in all aspects of project office start-up, including establishing and maintaining office files, contracting vendors, and acquiring work permits and visas for expatriate staff  
• Logistical planning and coordination of conferences, meetings, travel, and reporting of expenses  
• Assist in drafting employment agreements, posting job vacancies, and overseeing performance of support staff in conjunction with the chief of party​
• Procure and maintain an inventory list of office equipment and supplies following standard USAID procurement procedures

Qualifications: ​

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum five years of experience serving as an office manager 
Strong professional background in administration, preferably on a donor-funded project 
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Access, and Word
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity​​​
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English

​Application Instructions:


 

Send electronic submissions to mlum@chemonics.com​​​​​ by May 4, 2013.  Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

 

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Singapore Office Manager" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

 

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.