Oversee the successful delivery of programmes and build strategic partnerships that drive community engagement, social impact and organisational goals. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager, relationship builder, and strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving outcomes and fostering growth and collaboration.

[Specific Job Responsibilities] The key areas of responsibility include, but not limited to: 1. Partnership Development and Management • Identify, establish and cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, community organisations and academia. • Identify and explore potential partnerships to leverage resources and expertise for the successful delivery of PO’s initiatives. • Negotiate and manage partnerships, ensuring mutual alignment of goals and deliverables. • Foster long-term relationships with partners that deliver value for both parties. • Identify opportunities for co-creation and collaboration to expand the reach and impact of PO’s initiatives. 2. Programme Management • Oversee the end-to-end planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes to ensure alignment with PO’s strategic objectives. • Develop and manage programme budgets, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently. • Monitor and evaluate programme outcomes to identify success factors, areas for improvement, and opportunities for scaling. • Design and implement processes to enhance programme quality, effectiveness, and sustainability. 3. Stakeholder Engagement • Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in for PO’s initiatives. • Conduct regular communications with stakeholders to provide timely updates, resolve issues and ensure success. • Represent PO at key events and meetings to promote PO’s programmes and partnerships agenda. 4. Strategy Development and Alignment • Work closely with leadership to align programmes and partnerships with PO’s strategic goals. • Analyse trends, community needs and industry best practices to inform programme and partnership strategies. 5. Team Collaboration and Leadership • Work collaboratively with internal teams to synergise programmes and partnerships. • Provide guidance and mentorship to team members or volunteers involved in programme and partnership management. • Promote a culture of innovation, excellence and continuous improvement within the team.

[Key Competencies as defined by PSD] • [Outreach & Engagement] o Customise, drive and manage programmes and partnerships to meet the intended objectives. o Assess and optimise effectiveness of programmes and partnerships to ensure alignment with the intended objectives. o Support efforts to connect with relevant stakeholders, including the public, community and industry partners, by forging tangible partnerships. o Identify potential advocates (e.g., academics, subject matter experts, community leaders, partner agencies) to help drive buy-in for initiatives and provide another source of opinion for media. • [Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements] o You collect and analyse different sources of information to aid your assessment of the problem at hand. o You consider and evaluate possible solutions and propose the most appropriate one. • [Working as One Public Service] o You reconcile differences in opinions and develop a plan to achieve common goals. o You contribute and share information and knowledge within and across agencies. o You build and maintain a strong network of contacts within and across agencies. • [Working Effectively with Citizens and Stakeholders] o You actively reach out to stakeholders to gather feedback. o You identify gaps in meeting their needs and propose possible solutions to close these gaps. o You work with stakeholders to co-create solutions to advance a common good. [Work Experience & Knowledge] An ideal candidate should possess the following: • Singapore Citizenship. • Proven experience in building and managing successful strategic partnerships. • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for building and nurturing stakeholder relationships. • Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to problem-solve, iterate and evaluate programme performance and partnership impact. • Adept at negotiation and stakeholder engagement. • Results-driven with a focus on outcomes. • Ability to lead, motivate and foster collaborations with partners. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment. • Passion for community engagement and social impact. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. [Personal Traits] • Adaptibility • Curiosity • Empathy • Humility • Meticulous • Resilience • Selected candidates will be offered a contract of 1 or 2 years in the first instance. • For enquiries, please email to istana_recruitment@istana.gov.sg.

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