Job Description

What the role is:
The Senior Manager is responsible for driving the strategic development and effectiveness of Malay Activity Executive Committees (MAECs) and PA MESRA (MAECs Council) through comprehensive planning, promotion and development initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing outreach efforts and increasing meaningful contributions from the Malay/Muslim community, while facilitating crucial partnerships within the M ecosystem, particularly with Yayasan Mendaki and MUIS.
The position plays a pivotal role in strengthening community participation, fostering collaborative initiatives, and ultimately contributing to the sustainable development and progress of the Malay/Muslim community in Singapore.
What you will be working on:
Manage PA MESRA Operations and Governance

• Provide comprehensive secretariat and logistical support to ensure smooth daily operations
• Oversee compliance with PA MESRA Rules and Regulations to maintain organisational integrity
• Monitor financial procedures and bank account operations to ensure proper financial governance

Performance Management and Reporting

• Track and analyse Key Performance Indicators for MAECs to evaluate programme effectiveness
• Review and update performance metrics to ensure alignment with organisational objectives

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development

• Foster partnerships with Malay Muslim Organisations to support M Focus Areas and community initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners to enhance collaboration opportunities
• Coordinate engagement sessions between Malay Advisers, MAECs, and Malay Muslim Organisations
• Liaise with Ministries and Government agencies to follow up on community recommendations

Budget Planning and Resource Management

• Monitor Council's budget expenditure and resource allocation to ensure optimal utilisation
• Review and evaluate programme effectiveness

Corporate Partnership Management

• Engage and maintain relationships with Corporate Partners under the Inter-Ethnic Engagement Section
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities to enhance community programmes
• Ensure partnership initiatives align with organisational objectives and community needs

Strategic Communications and Documentation

• Draft and maintain accurate minutes of meetings to ensure proper documentation of decisions and action items
• Prepare compelling press releases and speeches to effectively communicate initiatives and achievements to the public
• Ensure all communications align with organisational messaging and objectives while maintaining cultural sensitivity

What we are looking for:
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisors.
Knowledge & Skills:
Experience:
-Three years of managerial experience in a community organisation. Experience in policy and operations work. Experience working with Grassroots Leaders.
-MS Office literacy, good interpersonal skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Successful candidates will be given a 3-year contract.
About People's Association:
The People's Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.