Job Description

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An Overview

We are looking for a Principal / Senior Consultant to lead the design, coordination and delivery of programmes in the area of youth development, specifically in programmes supporting youths leading ground-up social projects, those considering to establish their social ventures, as well as young leaders of start-ups.This is a team lead role where you will be expected to:

- Overlook a portfolio of programmes of varying scale and nature focusing on building capacity of individual and social projects / ventures

- Be responsible for revenue generation, including business development efforts such as developing pitch decks with the leadership team

- Supervise, coach and support the learning & development of your team members

- Leverage various internal resources and external partners & volunteers to be part of the programme delivery team].

In running these programmes, you will gain exposure to a breadth of stakeholders across the 3Ps (Private, Public & People) - nonprofit and social enterprise leaders, government agencies, corporates, foundations and volunteers in a variety of cause areas. Depending on the project, the exposure will be for both Singapore and the Asia region.

Roles and Responsibilities

Qualities and experiences that might help you thrive in this role:

• Business Development: You are familiar with developing pitch decks and / or have a foothold into this sector. This should translate into identifying prospective clients for programme management services.

• Programme Development: You have experience designing and executing incubation programmes and / or acceleration programmes. You have experience in running in-person and virtual programmes. You are comfortable with facilitating conversations and working with an audience. Experience in the social sector will be an advantage

• Events Management: You have a track record for managing small to large-scale, complex events. You think through all possible components and break them down in actionable steps. You\xe2\x80\x99re meticulous about administration; you know that small details can have a big impact during events

• Stakeholder-Oriented: You know that great things can only be achieved through partnership with others; you think through the interests of clients, partners, volunteers and internal cross-functional team members when working with them

• Resourceful: You\xe2\x80\x99re comfortable working independently and intuitively to think of possible solutions when problems arise

• IT-proficient: You\xe2\x80\x99re comfortable with Google Suite and data analysis on Excel. Bonus - experience with CRM, email or community management software

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or Diploma in any of the Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, etc.), Social Sector or Business-related fields
• In-lieu of a Degree / Diploma, candidates with equivalent or significant work experience may be considered
• 6-10+ years of relevant experience, such as project management, training & development, facilitation, marketing & communications, consulting
• Prior experience in designing and running incubation programme and / or acceleration programme will be an added advantage
• Possess strong analytical thinking skills, strong proficiency in English, good with numbers, good interpersonal skills and communication skills, take initiative, customer service oriented

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 3 days of Work from Home per week for all eligible staff.

We also believe in investing in our staff and their professional development through training and supervision. We offer our staff a free bespoke training 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
• There are ample learning opportunities from training and learning on the job
• 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
• Together, we are inspired to bring more awareness of skill-based volunteering and enhance the capabilities of social organisations. We also adopt an open communication and collaborative workplace, making it a great venue to make an impact

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 for 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 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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