RECRUITMENT FOR CONSULAR-EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
22 Jan 2021
CONSULAR / EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
The Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore in Ho Chi Minh City is seeking applications for full-time candidates:
Job Description
• Consular Assistant/ Receptionist
o Perform consular and notarial services at the Consulate-General’s reception.
o Manage queries on the Consulate-General’s main telephone line and email and meet with members of the public.
o Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities, as required.
• Executive Assistant/Translator - Interpreter
o Provide secretarial functions and administrative support for events, official visits etc.
o Handle the information functions of the Consulate-General, that is, research, translation of media reports/documents and interpretation (Vietnamese/English) during meetings.
o Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities, as required.
Requirements
Applicants should have the following qualifications and attributes:
• A recognised university degree;
• Minimum TOEFL iBT 100/120, TOEIC 900/990, IELTS 7.0/9.0 or equivalent;
• Good command of spoken and written English and Vietnamese with proficiency in translating accurately between both languages. Written and verbal tests will be administered;
• Good administrative and organisational skills, including proficiency in using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Good communication skills;
• Preferably 1 year of relevant work experience in the following areas:
o Vietnamese laws and local conditions
o Liaising with local government agencies
o Organising visits and events
Applications
To apply for the above position, please submit the following and indicate clearly which position you are apply for:
1. Your résumé, including:
- Your recent photograph
- Your current and expected salary
- Your contact details
- Details of at least two references (including their contact details)
2. Copies of university degree and transcript
3. Copies of TOELF iBT, TOEIC, IELTS results or equivalent
4. Any other certificates, qualifications, and/or supporting documents.
*Note: If any of the above documents are not in English, applicants are required to provide the English translation of the respective documents.
Special note
• The incumbent will be required to serve a 60-day probation period, subject to satisfactory performance before confirmation.
• Applications can be submitted through either of the following means:
- Hardcopies can be mailed to:
Consul (Administration and Consular)
Consulate-General of the Republic of Singapore
Saigon Centre, Tower 2, Level 11
67 Le Loi Boulevard, District 1, HCMC
- Softcopies can be sent via email to singcg_hcm@mfa.sg
• Closing date for applications is Monday, 22 February 2021.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
