Job Description

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An Overview

As part of our capacity building efforts, we provide training and consultancy services on impact measurement and programme evaluation. Our clients range from government agencies and foundations to charities and social enterprises. Currently we see increased awareness and demand for better measuring of impact and outcomes in Singapore and the region. We have hence set up a dedicated team called Impact & Strategy to grow this practice.

This opportunity is for individuals who are passionate about being able to define and measure social impact in order to direct resources to where they are most effective.

Roles and Responsibilities

This job is for you if you are:

• Passionate about everything relating to social impact measurement
• Able to strive well in an action-oriented and agile environment
• Comfortable working both independently and in coordination with cross-functional teams
• Able to work on multiple projects and prioritise effectively
• Enthusiastic and committed to providing excellent services to our clients
• Enjoy sharing knowledge both internally and externally (e.g., at conferences)

Your job role will cover:

• Solution Deliveries: Provide advisory and consultancy to clients by understanding client needs in social impact measurement and developing solutions to address those needs, in order to build the capacity and capability of social organisations in navigating their dual growth goals of financial and social impact. These solutions may take the form of strategy review and development, programme and process evaluations, impact frameworks, or training.
• Project Management: Plan, manage, and monitor advisory projects in order to ensure projects are delivered within specified timeline, budget, specifications and client satisfaction are achieved
• Design & Innovation: Contribute to research and the development of new solution areas related to impact measurement and strategy development to support business growth and competitiveness in the market
• Business Development & Lead Generation: Contribute to or support project proposal development and potential leads identification from existing projects to contribute to business development and healthy sales pipelines
• Internal Initiative: Contribute to organisational internal improvement initiatives/ projects (e.g. improving in-house working processes; setting up in-house infrastructure) to facilitate the growth and scalability of Empact

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, majoring in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Human Resource, Psychology, Sociology, or other related fields
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, i.e. in consulting/ advisory, business process improvement, organisational development, training and development, programme evaluation, business analytics
• Possess skills in qualitative and quantitative methods in the areas of data collection and analysis
• Possess problem-solving, analytical & conceptual thinking skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills; takes initiative, is customer-oriented
• Familiarity with the community and social service sector (landscape, key agencies, resources and social agencies) will be an advantage

Other Information:

WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S IN IT FOR YOU?

Empact offers competitive remuneration within the social sector, and comprehensive benefits that include medical and dental benefits. We have flexible work arrangements to allow you to manage both work and personal commitments. In addition, we have flexible reporting hours and Work from Home arrangement for all eligible staff.

We also believe in investing in our staff and their professional development through training and supervision. We provide our staff with training opportunities and on-the-job guidance and mentorship that will be helpful to develop them in their respective roles.

WHAT\xe2\x80\x99S IT LIKE WORKING AT EMPACT?

• We have remarkable clients and partners, both domestically and internationally, who are working towards supporting social causes around the world
• We are known for our supportive, nurturing and empowering working environment. We also adopt an open communication and collaborative workplace, making it a great place to make an impact
• We have a staff engagement programme, including regular team-building activities, fitness and volunteering sessions
• Our office is located in the heart of the city and accessible by public transport.
• Located within a wide range of food choices and a place perfect for taking meetings outside, exercising and strolling
• Our team consists of passionate and multi-talented people of diverse backgrounds and social cause interests

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are someone that fits the requirements, and if purpose/meaning in what you do at work important, send us your CV and a thoughtful cover letter. Your cover letter should express why you are interested in working at Empact and your qualifications. At Empact, we value diversity and inclusion and we look forward to reviewing applications from all who are qualified to apply. Please also state the following information: * Current & expected salary

• Reason(s) for leaving
• Availability to commence work

As part of the interview and recruitment process, candidates may be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and skills through work samples, case studies and presentations.

About Us:

Founded in 2011, Empact is a leading social enterprise with a mission to build the capacity of social organisations (i.e. non-profit organisations and social enterprises) in Singapore and the region. Our aim is to empower these social organisations to be able to deliver greater impact.

Through our cross-sector collaboration with sector developers, grantmakers, corporates and volunteers, we bridge the capacity gap of the social sector by channeling talents, skills and resources to co-create innovative solutions to address the various needs of social organisations.

To date, Empact has impacted and empowered more than 2,000 social organisations in the region, mobilising up to $9 million worth of pro bono professional services for the social sector.

In 2022, Empact won the President\xe2\x80\x99s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards City of Good (for Pro Bono School with our partners, Procter & Gamble and Credit Suisse) and was also recognised as a Champion of Good.

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