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National Council of Social Service

National Council of Social Service

Senior Manager, Service Delivery

Fixed Terms
Closing on 16 Nov 2025

What the role is

Oversee implementation and growth of social services and initiatives that meet the needs of service users effectively and efficiently.

What you will be working on

Be part of a team that seeks to achieve better outcomes for persons who use social services so that service users are empowered to live with dignity. Key responsibilities are to lead work on operational policy and processes for the funding of programmes. Main duties include the following:

1. Manage operational policy for the funding of social service programmes.
a. Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that community funding is used effectively and efficiently.
b. Explore innovative ways to leverage funding to shape programmes and better meet service user outcomes.
c. Ensure proper governance of funding and accountability to funders.

2. Manage operational policy and enhance processes for the management of programmes funded through NCSS.
a. Ensure policies and processes meet relevant governance requirements.
b. Develop and implement standard operating procedures to enable NCSS teams to manage the funding and renewal lifecycle for programmes.
c. Streamline processes through process redesign and implementation of automation and technology, to save time/manpower and enhance the experience of funded partners.

3. Coordinate key workstreams that cut across different programmes and sub-sectors, including the following:
a. Monitor funded programmes in the implementation of service standards.
b. Support fundraising efforts with timely information and reporting. 

4. Support the Services Group and NCSS as and when required.

What we are looking for

Funding and grant management skills
Process redesign and automation
Project management skills
Stakeholder management skills
Influencing, facilitation and communication skills
Sector/domain knowledge

Relevant experience with social services, grant management and/or public sector funding practices will be an added advantage.  

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About your application process

This job is closing on 16 Nov 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within National Council of Social Service or the wider Public Service.


About National Council of Social Service

NCSS is the umbrella body for over 500 member social service agencies in Singapore. Its 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. Community Chest and Social Service Institute (SSI) are part of NCSS. For more information visit www.ncss.gov.sg

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