Executive Officer (Singapore Global Network)

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking an Executive Officer to support senior management with scheduling, manage administrative tasks, and enhance team cohesion. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in administration, is proficient in Microsoft Office, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on fostering Singapore’s economic growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in general administration roles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Proactive with strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management with scheduling and logistics.
• Implement culture-building and staff welfare activities.
• Maintain knowledge management processes.
• Manage compliance with corporate reporting requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Digital tools savvy (e.g., Gen AI)

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Skype

Job description

[What the role is]

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About SGN

The Singapore Global Network (SGN) is a division under EDB and focuses on building a strong ecosystem of overseas family, friends and fans of Singapore. This includes growing a network of individuals whose skills, affinity and influence could strengthen Singapore’s business and talent ecosystem, along with enhancing international mindshare of Singapore as a vibrant global hub in Asia.

[What you will be working on]

We are looking for a meticulous, organised, empathetic and driven individual to join our team as an Executive Officer. You will be a key point of contact for our internal stakeholders as well as external partners across government and the private sector, managing the schedules for SGN’s senior management, and supporting the people and administrative needs of the division. You will be required to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and take initiative to provide timely assistance and resolution of issues, while maintaining a strong customer and people-centric approach.

The Key Responsibilities Include

• Undertaking Secretariat duties required to support SGN’s senior management with scheduling, necessary meeting arrangements and logistics, office management and any other ad-hoc administrative tasks as required (e.g. answering calls, emails, addressing general queries
• Implementing the division’s culture-building and staff welfare activities, including arranging for team cohesion and staff welfare efforts, and running the onboarding process for newcomers to the division
• Maintaining the division’s knowledge management efforts and processes, which could include, updating databases and proper documentation of files, and working with internal teams to ensure that internal knowledge documents are current and accessible
• Managing internal processes to ensure timeliness and compliance with corporate reporting requirements (e.g. Audits, budget management)
  
  

[What we are looking for]

Skills

The role requires good interpersonal and communication skills, savviness with using digital tools for productivity (eg Gen AI), resourcefulness, integrity, and a passion to help others. To meet the challenges of this position, the candidate must have/be:

• Minimum of a Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in general administration roles
  
  

[Skills and Abilities]

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Outlook
• Good use of collaboration tools, particularly Microsoft Teams and Skype
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
• Proactive approach to work with demonstrated teamwork
• Singaporean