People's Association

Manager (Projects), NW CDC

Fixed Terms

Closing on 14 Mar 2026

What the role is

To assist in the formation and development of Community Development Council in the CDC district, thereby promoting social cohesion, community bonding and racial harmony. The job will include networking with various partners for collaboration purpose.

To develop, implement, and scale-up Healthy Living programmes that promote community wellbeing and foster community ownership to build a Caring and Healthy North West community.

What you will be working on

Key duties and responsibilities that need to be performed to meet the primary objective of the job. This will include the important result areas (what) along with the rationale (why).

Assists Senior Manager in formulating, implementing and reviewing plans for the development of Healthy Living programmes in CDC to achieve community goals.
Provides administrative/logistical support and guidance to the Council Members and project joint partners in conceptualising, planning, and executing Healthy Living programmes that address community needs.
Acts as a catalyst to encourage and assist Council Members and co-opted members in the standing committees to plan and implement community projects.
Works closely with the Council Members to monitor and coordinate activities.
Coordinates and develops joint projects with corporate, schools, government bodies and non-government organisations.
Manage volunteers, which include recruitment, training, appreciation, etc.
Submits necessary reports on the Standing Committees, provides feedback, and recommends changes and improvements to the Council, thereby facilitating communication and coordination between the Standing Committees and the Council.
Submits necessary reports on the Council to PA Headquarters, thereby facilitating communication and coordination between the Council and PA.
Provides administrative and logistical support for projects organised by PA Headquarters.
Provides accurate records of the Council meetings, Standing Committee meetings and District meetings in minutes.
Provides administrative support in implementing project grants to the stakeholders.

What we are looking for

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

Performs other duties as assigned by General Manager / Deputy General Manager / Assistant Director / Senior Manager.

Knowledge & Skills

At least 1 year of relevant working experience with significant extracurricular involvement and or leadership

Others

Knowledge of 2nd language (e.g. Mandarin, Malay, Tamil or dialects)
Able to work on weekends
Prior experience in volunteer management, grant management and/or secretariat work will be advantageous
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Able to work independently with minimal supervision

About your application process

This job is closing on 14 Mar 2026.

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 People's Association or the wider Public Service.

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.

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Manager (Projects), NW CDC

What the role is

What you will be working on

Key duties and responsibilities that need to be performed to meet the primary objective of the job. This will include the important result areas (what) along with the rationale (why).

Assists Senior Manager in formulating, implementing and reviewing plans for the development of Healthy Living programmes in CDC to achieve community goals.

Provides administrative/logistical support and guidance to the Council Members and project joint partners in conceptualising, planning, and executing Healthy Living programmes that address community needs.

Acts as a catalyst to encourage and assist Council Members and co-opted members in the standing committees to plan and implement community projects.

Works closely with the Council Members to monitor and coordinate activities.

Coordinates and develops joint projects with corporate, schools, government bodies and non-government organisations.

Manage volunteers, which include recruitment, training, appreciation, etc.

Submits necessary reports on the Standing Committees, provides feedback, and recommends changes and improvements to the Council, thereby facilitating communication and coordination between the Standing Committees and the Council.

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

Provides administrative and logistical support for projects organised by PA Headquarters.

Provides accurate records of the Council meetings, Standing Committee meetings and District meetings in minutes.

Provides administrative support in implementing project grants to the stakeholders.

What we are looking for

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

About your application process

About People's Association