Deputy Director (Administration)

Job description

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION)

The Deputy Director (Administration) will report to AMRO Director, and perform the following functions:

• To lead and supervise the planning and implementation of AMRO’s budget and financial functions (such as ensuring financial prudence, integrity and accountable management of financial related issues);

• To lead the planning, implementation and supervision of AMRO’s HR functions (such as personnel management and development of staff capabilities);

• To lead and supervise the planning and implementation of AMRO’s legal policies and processes to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations;

• To lead and supervise the planning and implementation of AMRO’s IT related functions;

• To lead and supervise the planning and implementation of AMRO’s procurement policies and processes;

• To lead and supervise the planning and implementation of AMRO’s other administrative functions; and

• To perform other functions as may be determined by the Director in accordance with the AMRO Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS & EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR DEPUTY DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION)

Successful candidates should possess:

• Excellent educational background

  Qualification: Graduate degree in the area of public/ business administration, economics, finance, human resource, law or other related fields from a reputable university.

• Rich management experience in budget, human resource and administrative management in IOs/national government institutions

  Qualification: Around 10 years of direct hands-on management experience in budget, finance, human resource, accounting, administrative management, audit and evaluation, training and legal management at international organizations and/or national government institutions.

• Rich knowledge in budget, finance and accounting, human resource, evaluation, training, administrative and legal matters

  Qualification: Relevant academic or professional qualifications in related areas or direct hands-on working experience in handling budget, finance accounting, auditing, legal and administrative matters at international organizations or similar establishments and/or national government institutions.

• Considerable experience in managing and leading a diverse team of staff with different cultural backgrounds or successful experience in working with such diverse team of staff or demonstrated international experience in working in diverse cultural environment

• Strong network contacts internationally, including within the ASEAN+3 region, and international organizations with related fields

Terms

The appointment of the Deputy Director (Administration) position will be for a fixed term of 3 years.

Qualified candidates should send (a) CV, (b) brief description on the relevant working experiences, and (c) earliest possible starting date of employment at AMRO, by 19 June 2019 to: AMRO_DD1@charterhouse.com.sg

We will acknowledge receipt of all the applications. However, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.