Job Description

What the role is:
The role will report to the Assistant Director to develop and implement partnership strategies to promote Financial Wellness and grassroots engagement messages and initiatives. You will also be responsible for establishing strategic partnerships to support community outreach efforts.
What you will be working on:
Conceptualise, Strategise and Manage Community Programmes

• To drive strategies, develop, organise and manage programmes to reach out to the GROs (including funding and grant management), Vulnerable Communities (e.g. residents seeking Financial Assistance, Vulnerable-in-Community, Rough Sleepers, etc), and partnerships for Central Singapore CDC as part of the Financial Wellness and Grassroots Engagement pillar of The Better Life @ Central Singapore;

• Lead the Financial Wellness and Grassroots Engagement team in project management and to implement signature programmes/events and national-level initiatives at the District level.

• Propose strategies to market, publicise and enhance awareness of the Financial Wellness and Grassroots Engagement programmes under CS CDC.

• Effective engagement of stakeholders, partners and residents to achieve team outcomes.

• Oversee proper budgeting and allocation of other resources to realise optimal utilization of resources to achieve the programme outcomes and KPIs.

Develop networks of external stakeholders/partners

• Work closely with Assistant Director and Deputy General Manager to build strong networks of external stakeholders/partners.

• Partner key stakeholders to identify community gaps and needs, develop joint collaborations and meet programme outcomes.

• Effective engagement and building of positive relationships with stakeholders. e.g. SSOs, SSAs, community partners, Grassroots Organisations, and partners to achieve the desired outcomes.

• Plan and strategise volunteer recruitment, development and engagement for community programmes.

Leadership and Training

• Lead, nurture and build capabilities of team members.

Other Duties

• To work with the Assistant Director and Deputy General Manager to achieve CS CDC-wide initiatives and outcomes.

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the General Manager/Deputy General Manager on a needs be basis.

What we are looking for:

• Other ad-hoc duties not covered under main responsibilities and duties.

• Any other responsibilities deemed important to support the overall efforts to promote Financial Wellness programmes and Grassroots Engagement.

• Participate in cross-team taskforce if required.

• Participate in cross-team building initiatives.

Knowledge & Skills
4 years of working experience, preferable with relevant experience in development, management, and review of programmes. Experience in serving the vulnerable communities and GROs partnerships would be welcome, but not a necessity.
At least 2 years in a leadership position or equivalent relevant experience
Others

• Excellent proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written, as well as proficiency in a second language (e.g., Chinese, Malay or Tamil) will be advantageous.

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

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.

Skills Required