Job Description

What the role is:To assist in the formation and development of Community Development Council (CDC) in the district, thereby promoting social cohesion, community bonding and racial harmony. Concurrently, to develop and scale-up Healthy Living programmes which are sustainable and effective, to enhance impact and benefits to residents.Assist Deputy General Manager/ Senior Manager in formulating, implementing and reviewing plans for the development of CDC to achieve community goals.

• Lead and guide a team of Managers/Assistant Managers to work closely with North West CDC\'s Council Members to conceptualise, plan and implement Healthy Living programmes to meet the needs of the community.

• Lead and oversee development and implementation of joint projects/programmes with community stakeholders.

• Manage projects/portfolios planning and execution, ensuring alignment with organisation goals and objectives

• Build and strengthen relationship with existing stakeholders (i.e. schools, community organisations, various government agencies), and develop new networks and contacts to enhance the reach and impact of Healthy Living programmes.

• Supervise and guide Managers/ Assistant Managers to ensure project targets are met. To plan relevant targets for and with Managers/Assistant Managers.

• Develops, supervises and guides Managers and Assistant Managers in the daily operations of the Council to carry out tasks efficiently so as to achieve CDC\'s targets.

• Provides administrative/logistical support and guidance to the Council, GROs and project joint partners to facilitate effective implementation of their activities.

• Submits progress reports on the Council to PA Headquarters, thereby facilitating communication and coordination between the Council and PA.

Requirements:

• Relevant knowledge or experience from work in previous voluntary/community activities/ sports-related sector would be preferred.

• Prior experience in stakeholder engagement or community outreach would be added advantage

• Knowledge of 2nd language is useful (e.g. Mandarin, Malay or Tamil).

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate network and relationships with stakeholders

• Able to attend night meetings and events on weekends if required.

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.

People\'s Association