Regional Coordinator, Singapore

About the role

FinDev Canada, Canada's development finance institution, is looking for a Regional Coordinator for its Singapore office, based in the Marina Bay Financial Centre. The role supports the day-to-day operation of the Singapore Branch and FinDev Canada's activities in the Asia Pacific region, and may involve occasional support across other locations such as South Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative services: handle correspondence, prepare expenses, manage purchase orders, coordinate agendas, track time and attendance, manage workflows, route information, prepare documents and arrange logistics.
• Coordinate operational tasks for the Singapore Branch and act as the communication point with Export Development Canada.
• Manage files and documents, including storage, retrieval, classification, organization and electronic data entry.
• Build relationships with regional partners, including the High Commission of Canada to Singapore.
• Improve administrative standards, controls and processes, and coordinate transportation and security for executives and Board visits.
• Prepare presentation materials in PowerPoint, Excel and Word, arrange travel including visas, take meeting minutes and organize events such as townhalls, webinars and receptions.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Singapore Branch, support Asia strategic engagement and business development, and act as key contact for the Business Continuity Plan.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of administrative / clerical experience and strong customer relations skills.
• College or post-secondary training or degree in administration.
• Excellent spoken and written English; proficiency in both English and French is an advantage, as is a second language such as Bahasa or other Southeast Asian languages.
• Must be able to work legally in Singapore at the time of application (Singapore citizens or permanent residents) and meet government security screening requirements.

Required skills

• Word processing, spreadsheets and presentation applications.
• Online research tools.

What we offer

• Permanent position with a salary typically ranging from SGD 49,725 to SGD 66,300 per year, plus a performance-based incentive.
• A total rewards package covering the diverse needs of employees.
• The chance to contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets alongside a diverse international team.