Career with Singapore Manufacturers' Federation
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Positions Available

 

Project Manager, Exporter Development Job Responsibilities Promote Exporter Development Programme (EDP) via trade magazines and bi-monthly speaker sessions. Recruit companies to participate in EDP and undergo training on export strategy, planning and overseas market visit. Work closely with training division to develop and organise industry or market specific workshops relating to exports. Requirements Degree in Business Administration or equivalent Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, project management and business consultancy. Good communication, planning and organizing skills. Candidate with regional exposure or prior experience in promoting overseas trade will have strong advantage. Only Singaporeans or Singapore PRs need to apply

Please indicate the position that you applied for on the subject of your e-mail / covering letter. Interested applicants are invited to email detailed resume by 17 March 2010, stating current/expected salary, and earliest availability date, together with a most recent photograph, to hr@smafederation.org.sg

Career Consultant Job Responsibilities Your job will be challenging, people-focused and fulfilling, where you will reach out to, advise, counsel, place or raise the employability of Singaporeans through various placement initiatives and training programmes. You will work in a team-based environment to assist a wide range of job seekers, including matured, less skilled Singaporeans, or out-of-work executives and professionals, and help them identify their strengths for and barriers to employment.   You will need to be empathic and persuasive, and proactively follow up with your clients to help them overcome their barriers and leverage on their strengths to gain employment.  As part of your assistance to them, you will be required to help them to identify their skills gaps and recommend suitable training to upgrade their skills and/or coach them on job interviewing skills, resume writing and job search skills.  You can also proactively design or suggest new initiatives to raise the employability of job seekers based on their needs. Requirements Recognised degree or diploma with prior experience in handling recruitment and job fairs.  Passionate about helping Singaporeans improve their employability and skills.  Resourceful, proactive, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills; and can demonstrate passion and commitment towards helping individual Singaporeans. Prior experience in voluntary or social work, career counseling, or ability to demonstrate commitment and passion for helping others will be an added advantage. Graduates with an active participation in social or voluntary work are welcome to apply.Mature applicants with empathy and genuine desire to help others are also welcome. The ability to converse in local languages (e.g. Chinese dialects or Malay or Tamil) will be an added advantage. Only Singaporeans or Singapore PRs need to apply

Please indicate the position that you applied for on the subject of your e-mail / covering letter. Interested applicants are invited to email detailed resume by 17 March 2010, stating current/expected salary, and earliest availability date, together with a most recent photograph, to hr@smafederation.org.sg

Accounts Executive Job Descriptions Perform full range of accounts receivable functions, namely raise invoices, statement of accounts, preparation of monthly aging report etc. Perform full range of accounts payable functions, namely payments, process staff claims, bank reconciliation etc. Handle monthly closing of accounts, as well as preparation of reconciliation schedules and financial reports such as Income Statement, Balance Sheet with supporting analysis and commentary on budget/forecast variance and growth. Support Finance Director in preparation of quarterly forecast and budget Manage quarterly GST reporting and prepare audit reports for government grants/programs where applicable Requirements Minimum Diploma in Accountancy or other professional accounting qualifications 1-3 years’ accounting experience in a medium size organisation Hands-on experience with any accounting software system Proficient in MS Word and Excel Effective communication skills in written and spoken English Meticulous and able to meet deadline Positive work attitude Preferably able to commence work immediately Only Singaporeans or Singapore PRs need to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to email your detailed resume, stating current & expected salary, academic qualification, previous working experiences and reason for leaving, together with recent photograph to hr@smafederation.org.sg by 12 March 2010.

Executive, Membership Responsibilities Prospect and recruit new members Plan and organise events including pre-event preparations and post-event update Relationship marketing by maintaining regular contacts with members Submit weekly sales activity reports Make regular cold and service calls Secure sponsorships for events Perform administrative duties including membership application and resignation requests as well as update members’ database Prepare recruitment and resignation reports of members  Requirements Minimum Degree / Diploma in Marketing, Business or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience Possess good account management and sales track records Good written and oral communication Excellent interpersonal skills Resourceful, meticulous and responsive A team player, with positive work attitude as well as excellent planning and organizing skills Preferably able to commence work immediately or within short notice Only Singaporeans or Singapore PRs need to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to email your detailed resume, stating current & expected salary, academic qualification, previous working experiences and reason for leaving, together with recent photograph to hr@smafederation.org.sg by 12 March 2010.

Project Manager (2 Positions) 2 years renewable contract with leave and medical benefits Responsibilities  Business development - identify and recruit companies  to participate in capability development programmes Create awareness of the different capability programmes through workshops and seminars Provide advisory services to companies Project management and monitoring of projects under implementation  Requirements Degree in Business Administration or equivalent Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in business development, project management or business consultancy Good written and oral communication with excellent planning and organising skills Passionate and entrepreneurial minded Only Singaporeans or Singapore PRs need to apply

Interested applicants are invited to email detailed resume by 12 March 2010, stating current/expected salary, and earliest availability date, together with a most recent photograph, to hr@smafederation.org.sg

Administrative Officer (2 Positions) Responsibilities Position 1 - Administrative Officer (International Trade Development Division)  Provide administrative assistance in the organizing of local and overseas trade fairs, exhibitions and missions Assist in the issuing certificates of origin Handles the co-ordination of meetings and seminars Assist the exhibition executives in the preparation and consolidation of reports  Position 2 - Administrative Officer (Industry Groups Division)  Provide secretariat support to the various committees Assist in organising events, seminars and talks for the members of specific industry groups. Liaise with members on industry issues.  Requirements Minimum Diploma or GCE A Level, with at least 1 year of relevant experience Proficient in MS Office applications (Ms Word, Ms Excel & Powerpoint) Resourceful, meticulous and responsive A team player, with positive work attitude as well as excellent planning and organizing skills Able to multi-task and perform effectively under minimum supervision Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Preferably able to commence work immediately or within short notice Only Singaporeans or Singapore PRs need to apply

Position 1 –Contract for 1 year (*renewable) Position 2 – Contract for 6 months (*renewable)   (For both positions, full medical, leave and other fringe benefits will be extended to the successful candidate, as per normal permanent staff’s entitlement)   (*For both positions, contract will be reviewed upon expiry for renewal or conversion to permanent staff, subject to satisfactory performance and organisational manpower needs)   Interested applicants are invited to email detailed resume by 12 March2010, stating current/expected salary, and earliest availability date, together with a most recent photograph, to hr@smafederation.org.sg

Administrative Coordinator (Career Services & Training) Responsibilities Career Services Provide customer service support in registration of job/training seekers including verifying certificates / documents) and schedule appointments. Responsible for data entry in job seekers and job bank Administrate job order from hirers and facilitate interviews Assist in tracking outcome of placement and after-care support for successfully place clients Handles statistics and data reporting Ad-hoc duties Training Provide full administrative support to the sales team for Training Courses. Liaise with training facilitators & coordination works for training classes. Responsible for registration administration, and creation and maintenance of participant records in the database. Attend to customers’ enquiries, requests, and registrations with service excellence. Ad-hoc duties Requirements Minimum GCE A Level/ Diploma in Business Studies with at least 2 years' relevant experiences preferred Proficient in MS Office applications Prior knowledge in training will be an advantage Resourceful and able to multi-task Excellent interpersonal & communication skills A team player and a systematic and meticulous individual Good written and oral communication with strong planning and organising skills Able to work under pressure and on tight schedule in a dynamic working environment Positive working attitude with minimum supervision Preferably able to commence work immediately or within short notice Only Singaporeans or Singapore PRs need to apply

Qualified candidates are invited to email your detailed resume, stating current & expected salary, academic qualification, previous working experiences and reason for leaving, together with recent photograph to hr@smafederation.org.sg by 12 March 2010.

Training Sales Assistant / Executive

Responsibilities Sales and marketing of training programmes Achieve sales targets and meet marketing objectives Involved in coordination scope of work and logistical preparation for training classes and liaison with training facilitators Responsible for registration processes and administration, creation and maintenance of participants' records in the database Attend to customers' enquiries, requests, and registrations with service excellence Maintain proper filing and documentation

Requirements Minimum Diploma holder with at least 2 years' relevant experience preferred  Proficient in MS Office Applications: Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint Prior knowledge in corporate training will be an advantage Good written and oral communication with strong planning and selling skills A good team player and results oriented, ability to work under pressure and on tight schedule in a dynamic working environment Preferably able to commence work immediately or within short notice Only Singaporeans or Singapore PRs need to apply

Interested applicants are invited to email your detailed resume, stating current/expected salary, and earliest availability date, together with a most recent photograph, to hr@smafederation.org.sg

Associate Trainers

We are seeking qualified trainers to conduct training programmes in the following fields: Sales & Marketing Generic Manufacturing Skills Communication Occupational Safety & Health Logistic & Supply Chain Management Corporate Law Banking & Finance  Medical Technology   English/Mandarin Language

Requirements   Degree in the relevant industries 5 years of relevant working experience, with at least 1 year in conducting training For 1 - 5 possession of Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) is preferable For 1 - 5 ability to demonstrate the competencies to design, plan, conduct and assess Competency-Based Training that are consistent with the core modules in WSQ training competency framework is preferable

Interested applicants are invited to email your detailed resume, stating current/expected salary, academic qualifications, past working experiences and earliest availability date, together with a most recent photograph, to ccl@smafederation.org.sg