You will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing and implementing programmes to further the mission of the CDC. You will cultivate and strengthen partnerships with Community and Corporate Partners and other relevant internal and external stakeholders to curate needs driven programmes. The scope of the work also involves assessing and reviewing the programmes to ensure their effectiveness in meeting the objectives. You will also provide administrative and secretariat support to the Council members and volunteers.
People's Association
Manager (Projects), SW CDC
Fixed Terms
Closing on 21 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Projects Management & Development
- Assists in formulating, implementing and reviewing plans for the development of CDC to achieve community goals.
- Acts as a catalyst to encourage and assist CDC Members in the Committee to plan and implement community projects/programmes/activities.
- Submit progress reports, provide feedback, and recommend changes and improvements to the Committee, thereby facilitating communication and coordination between the Committee and the South West CDC.
- Ensure compliance to Corporate Governances in line with the Government/ PA/CDC policy and guidelines, i.e. Procurement, Projects Staff Manual, PA Staff Manual etc.
- Network, coordinate and develop joint CDC programmes or partnerships with Community and Corporate Partners, schools as well as other Government agencies, in achieving set targets and objectives of the Government/PA/CDC.
Committee Secretariat Duties
- Provides administrative, secretariat and logistical support and guidance to the Council, Standing Committee and joint partners, to facilitate effective implementation of their projects/programmes/activities.
- Acts as a catalyst to encourage and assist Council Members and co-opted members in the standing committees to plan and implement community projects / programmes/activities
- Works closely with the Council Members to develop, monitor, coordinate and implement projects/programmes/activities.
- Conceptualise, develop and administer CDC programmes and budgets in accordance with plans, targets and objectives of the CDC and its Committees.
- Analyse, review and report on CDC programmes.
- Monitor day-to-day operation and performance of CDC programmes and initiatives.
- Submits progress reports on the Standing Committees, provides feedback, and recommends changes and improvements to Council, thereby facilitating communication and coordination between the Standing Committees and the Council.
- Provide accurate record of the Council meetings, Standing Committee meetings and District meetings in minutes.
- Submits progress reports on the Council to PA Headquarters, thereby facilitating communication and coordination between the Council and PA.
Council and Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent CDC at national/district/divisional and Committee Meetings, to network and strengthen partnerships.
- Represent CDC as Community Relationship Manager (CRM) to strengthen and forge relationships with the divisions.
What we are looking for
Other ad-hoc duties not covered under main responsibilities and duties.
- Performs other duties as assigned by senior officers
- Provides administrative, secretariat and logistical support to projects organised by PA Headquarters.
Knowledge & Skills
- 1 to 2 years of relevant working experience in events management/organisation
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Required to work on weekends and evenings, as necessary
- Knowledge of 2nd language (e.g. Mandarin, Malay, Tamil or dialects)
About your application process
This job is closing on 21 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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