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Istana

Assistant Manager/Manager (Programmes and Partnerships)

Istana

Permanent/Contract

Closing in 1 day(s)

What the role is

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.

What you will be working on

The key areas of responsibility include, but are 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, to achieve desired goals and deliverables. • Identify and explore potential partnerships for fundraising purposes. • Conduct regular communications with stakeholders to provide timely updates, resolve issues and ensure success. 2. Grants & Programme Management • Review of grants management framework, including monitoring the impact of the support given. • 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. 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.

What we are looking for

[Work Experience & Knowledge] An ideal candidate should possess the following: • Singapore citizenship • Experience working in the philanthropic or non-profit sectors • Experience in fundraising, grants management and impact measurement • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. • Passion for community engagement and social impact. • Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. [Key Competencies] • [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. o Analyse data and evaluate effectiveness of engagement based on intended outcomes. • [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. [Personal Traits] • Adaptibility • Curiosity • Empathy • Humility • Meticulous • Resilience

About Istana

To support the constitutional, ceremonial and community roles of the President, and to uphold and maintain the dignity of the office of the President.