Assistant Director (Corporate Partnerships & Programmes), CS CDC

Corporate Partnership Strategy

• Develop and implement CS CDC’s corporate partnership strategy to grow meaningful, long-term collaborations with companies and key partners.
• Identify priority sectors, partner segments and engagement approaches that match partner interests with community needs.
• Develop partnership frameworks and engagement matrices to guide how Central CDC cultivates, manages and deepens partner relationships.
• Drive partnerships that bring in funding, expertise, in-kind support, volunteer participation and practical solutions for the community.

CDC-Wide Partnership Coordination

• Serve as the coordinating lead for CS CDC partnerships across teams.
• Develop systems and processes to track partner engagements, commitments, opportunities and follow-ups across the organisation.
• Strengthen visibility of CS CDC’s partner network to improve coordination, reduce duplication and support better relationship management.
• Put in place dashboards, databases and reporting processes to monitor partnership health, engagement levels and outcomes.

District Giving & Resource Development

• Build a sustained giving strategy for the district, covering corporate giving, individual donations, sponsorships and in-kind contributions.
• Strengthen CDC GiraffeSG as a community platform that encourages giving, volunteerism and ground-up support for local needs in Central Singapore.
• Develop processes to identify donor prospects, steward existing donors and grow long-term support for CS CDC initiatives.

Volunteer Strategy

• Develop an end-to-end volunteer strategy covering recruitment, onboarding, deployment, engagement, retention and recognition.
• Put in place systems to better match volunteers to needs, track volunteer involvement and sustain engagement over time.
• Work with internal teams and partners to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that support CS CDC priorities.

CS CDC Community Programmes

• Oversee the planning and delivery of selected CDC community programmes that support district priorities and resident needs.
• Work with internal teams, grassroots organisations and partners to develop practical initiatives that benefit the community.
• Ensure programmes are well-coordinated, outcome-focused and supported by suitable partners, volunteers and resources.
• Review programme progress, budgets and outcomes to strengthen delivery and impact.

Special Projects & Taskforces

• Lead strategic projects and taskforces assigned by Management.
• Develop clear workplans, governance structures and coordination processes to drive implementation.
• Work across teams and partners to translate new ideas or emerging priorities into actionable plans and outcomes.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop team members in partnership engagement, volunteer management, programme delivery and stakeholder coordination.
• Build a practical, collaborative and outcome-focused team culture.

Other Duties

• Lead or support ad-hoc projects, duties and assignments that contribute to CS CDC’s broader organisational priorities.
• Participate in cross-team taskforces, workgroups and initiatives where required.
• Support internal coordination and capability-building efforts to strengthen teamwork, systems and overall organisational effectiveness.
• Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned by Management.

Knowledge & Skills

Minimum Requirements
• Relevant experience in corporate partnerships, community engagement, stakeholder management, programme management, volunteer management, fundraising, public service or social sector work.
• Experience in leading projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Good understanding of community needs, corporate engagement and public/social sector work.
• Strong communication, coordination and project management skills.

Desired Requirements
• At least 5 years of leadership or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong track record in corporate partnerships, stakeholder engagement, volunteer management, fundraising or community programme development.
• Proven ability to build strategies, systems and processes for partnership and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong relationship management skills with corporates, grassroots leaders, public agencies and community partners.
• Experience leading teams, taskforces or cross-sector projects.

Others
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.