Job Description

What the role is:Oversee development and growth of effective services and initiatives that meet the needs of service users in a sub-sector(s)What you will be working on:Identify needs in sub-sector:

• Engage SSAs and key partner agencies to understand national strategies and key services in the sub-sector
• Analyse the service landscape to identify key needs and gaps in the sub-sector
• Develop and oversee implementation of sub-sector strategy aligned to NCSS\'s to meet the identified needs
• Communicate needs and gaps to SSAs and encourage development of services to meet the needs

Develop new initiatives to meet identified gaps in NCSS\'s service priority areas:

• Conceptualise new programmes and initiatives that meet sub-sector needs and work with relevant partners to refine proposals and implement solutions
• Drive collaborations with SSAs in the development of services that meet the needs in the priority areas
• Oversee assessment of funding proposals of new programmes in accordance with NCSS\' service and funding priorities within the sub-sector
• Provide guidance to team members in refining proposals, service models and evaluation for funding approval at the Services Committee

Grow effective services

• Oversee implementation and management of services and initiatives in subsector
• Assess and evaluate initiatives and programmes implemented
• Advise SSAs on areas relating to service development and improvement
• Engage SSAs and policy agencies to scale or mainstream effective programmes and initiatives

Facilitate linkages and collaborations in the social service sector and ensure sustainability of services

• Build capabilities of SSAs to develop good and sustainable services
• Facilitate linkages and collaborations between policy agencies, service providers and key stakeholders

What we are looking for:Personal Competencies:

• Resilient
• Team player but also able to work independently
• Foresight; Analytical; Think Critically
• Creative
• Good engagement and interpersonal skills

Skills & Knowledge:

• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Programme Evaluation Skills
• Research and Basic Statistics Analysis
• Sector/Domain Knowledge

Experience:7 to 10 years work experience in social service sector, with prior supervisory experienceAbout National Council of Social Service:NCSS is a statutory board and an umbrella body for some 450 member social service organisations in Singapore. Our mission is to provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs and strengthening strategic partnerships for an effective social service ecosystem. Since 1992, NCSS has taken over the functions of the former Singapore Council of Social Service (SCSS) and Community Chest of Singapore. As we stay focused on our vision to nurture a compassionate society, grow an impactful sector and enabling the people we serve to lead dignified lives, we are guided by our core values of passion, impact, collaboration, and courage.

National Council of Social Service