Senior Manager (Partnerships & Programmes), CS CDC

Conceptualise, Strategise and Manage Community Programmes

• To drive strategies, develop, organise and manage programmes to reach out to the GROs (including funding and grant management), Vulnerable Communities (e.g. residents seeking Financial Assistance, Vulnerable-in-Community, Rough Sleepers, etc), and partnerships for Central Singapore CDC as part of the Financial Wellness and Grassroots Engagement pillar of The Better Life @ Central Singapore;

• Lead the Financial Wellness and Grassroots Engagement team in project management and to implement signature programmes/events and national-level initiatives at the District level.

• Propose strategies to market, publicise and enhance awareness of the Financial Wellness and Grassroots Engagement programmes under CS CDC. 

• Effective engagement of stakeholders, partners and residents to achieve team outcomes.

• Oversee proper budgeting and allocation of other resources to realise optimal utilization of resources to achieve the programme outcomes and KPIs.

Develop networks of external stakeholders/partners

• Work closely with Assistant Director and Deputy General Manager to build strong networks of external stakeholders/partners.

• Partner key stakeholders to identify community gaps and needs, develop joint collaborations and meet programme outcomes.

• Effective engagement and building of positive relationships with stakeholders. e.g. SSOs, SSAs, community partners, Grassroots Organisations, and partners to achieve the desired outcomes.

• Plan and strategise volunteer recruitment, development and engagement for community programmes.

Leadership and Training

• Lead, nurture and build capabilities of team members. 

Other Duties

• To work with the Assistant Director and Deputy General Manager to achieve CS CDC-wide initiatives and outcomes.

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the General Manager/Deputy General Manager on a needs be basis. 

• Other ad-hoc duties not covered under main responsibilities and duties.

• Any other responsibilities deemed important to support the overall efforts to promote Financial Wellness programmes and Grassroots Engagement.

• Participate in cross-team taskforce if required.

• Participate in cross-team building initiatives.

Knowledge & Skills

4 years of working experience, preferable with relevant experience in development, management, and review of programmes. Experience in serving the vulnerable communities and GROs partnerships would be welcome, but not a necessity.

At least 2 years in a leadership position or equivalent relevant experience

Others             

• Excellent proficiency in the English language, both verbal and written, as well as proficiency in a second language (e.g., Chinese, Malay or Tamil) will be advantageous.

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.