Advocate, Marketing Communications, Philanthropy Asia Alliance

Temasek Trust; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A philanthropic organization in Singapore is seeking an experienced marketing communications professional to join its team. The role involves designing integrated marketing strategies, crafting engaging content, and driving member engagement. Ideal candidates should have 7–9 years of experience, a strong writing background, and knowledge of digital media. This is a great opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives in the philanthropy sector.

Qualifications

• 7–9 years of relevant experience in marketing communications, preferably digital agency.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into engaging content.
• Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute integrated marketing strategies.
• Develop targeted campaigns for funding members.
• Create compelling content across various platforms.

Skills

Excellent writing

Digital and social media expertise

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or Marketing

Job description

ABOUT TEMASEK TRUST

Established by Temasek Holdings in 2007, Temasek Trust is a steward of philanthropic endowments and gifts from Temasek and other donors. It strives to deliver sustainable funding for the long-term well-being and security of our communities. Temasek Trust provides governance and financial oversight of endowments for Temasek Foundation, Stewardship Asia Centre, Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory and Mandai Nature. The work at Temasek Trust supports a common purpose of doing good, uplifting lives, fostering inclusive communities, and advancing science and technology for a more liveable world. Temasek Trust strives also to inspire and enable giving, and to forge new pathways for philanthropy and impact investing.

More info: https://www.temasektrust.org.sg/Home.aspx

ABOUT PHILANTHROPY ASIA ALLIANCE

Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) is a Temasek Trust initiative that catalyses collaborative philanthropy in Asia through dynamic, multi-sector partnerships. We bring together funders, implementers, and thought leaders to collectively tackle the region’s most pressing challenges in climate, health, and inclusive development. Our flagship convening is the annual Philanthropy Asia Summit. More info: www.philanthropyasiaalliance.org

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a purpose-driven, integrated marketing communications professional to join PAA’s Communications & Engagement team. In this role, you will design and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies that strengthen PAA’s brand, drive engagement, and deliver measurable impact.

You will also create compelling digital and social content, optimise channels for performance, and develop targeted campaigns to attract, convert, and retain funding members and partners. Working across paid, owned, and earned media, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners across the Temasek Trust ecosystem to ensure consistent messaging and maximise ROI.

Designation

Advocate, Marketing Communications, Philanthropy Asia Alliance

Reporting to

Enabler, Corporate, Philanthropy Asia Alliance

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Marketing & Digital Strategy

• Design and implement digital marketing strategies that optimise performance across social, search, and email channels
• Develop and execute end-to-end integrated marketing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels to achieve key objectives
• Manage and optimise digital channels to increase reach, engagement, and conversion
• Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and maximise ROI

Performance Tracking & ROI Analysis

• Establish KPIs for content and/or campaigns and track performance using analytics tools
• Prepare reports and dashboards to measure ROI and inform future strategies

Prospecting & Conversion of Funding Members & Partners

• Develop targeted content/campaigns to attract and convert prospective funding members and programme partners
• Implement CRM-driven initiatives to nurture leads and build long-term relationships

Event Engagement & C‑Suite Loyalty

• Design and execute engagement strategies for high-profile events, ensuring impactful experiences for senior stakeholders
• Build loyalty programmes and tiered advocacy initiatives to strengthen relationships with C‑suite executives

Executive and Stakeholder Communications

• Develop compelling content across formats and platforms — including thought leadership pieces, blog features, newsletters, videos, and social media posts — to showcase PAA’s impact and voice
• Support corporate and leadership messaging, including speechwriting, talking points, and opinion pieces
• Provide communications support for PAA‑led initiatives and convenings (e.g., the Philanthropy Asia Summit), ensuring consistency of messaging and brand voice

Agency and Partner Management

Work with agency partners to amplify content and achieve marketing communications goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
• 7–9 years of relevant experience, ideally in integrated marketing communications (digital agency experience preferred)
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into accessible, engaging content
• A good understanding of digital and social media, and what drives engagement on platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
• Proactive self‑starter with a collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Highly organised and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environment
• Familiarity with philanthropy, climate, health, and inclusive development topics is advantageous but not mandatory

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis and accepted until 5 Dec 2025.