Assistant Manager/Manager (Operations & Administration), LANG

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will be part of the Language Division in NHB. As Assistant Manager/Manager, you will:

• →Handle the Language Division’s administration, finance management and budget utilisation

• →Manage and monitor grants, donations and sponsorships of all forms (cash and in-kind)

• →Plan procurement requirements including quotation / tender preparations, evaluations and awards

• →Take responsibility for project concept, operations and implementation, including vendor management and external relationships

• →Particular to the Malay Language Council, Singapore, provide day-to-day operations support for all campaigns, partner activities and programmes, including events management, programmes preparation, writing text and copy in Malay, maintaining inventory and logistics management

• →Handle report and proposal writing, KPI reporting, project evaluation, post-programme reporting and analysis

• →Support knowledge management needs and manage all information assets

An ideal candidate should possess the following:

• [Working Effectively with Citizens and Stakeholders] Able to co-ordinate and collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and handle complex issues with stakeholders.
• [Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgement] Critical thinker with analytical skills. Able to exercise thought process and due diligence in all decisions and tasks
• [Administration Management] Able to deliver administrative services and solutions to support the organisation's operations. Review administration processes and identify innovative solutions to improve service efficiency and experience
• [Programme Implementation] Implement, monitor and control all aspects of a programme, strategically utilising resources to achieve the objectives within the agreed timelines, costs and performance expectation. Oversee the implementation of programme to ensure programme objectives are met and quality standards maintained  

• Preferably minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant working experience with sound knowledge in budget and finance management and procurement
• Ability to speak, read and write Malay.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Resourceful team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Strong skills in MS Excel and other data analytics will be an advantage
• Some interest in language and culture
• Willing and able to work some evenings, weekends and public holidays to support campaign programmes and events

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.