Assistant Director (Planning and Network)

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Director (Planning and Network) to assist in developing and implementing strategic plans for Community Development Councils (CDCs). The role involves network development, engaging stakeholders, leading national schemes, and overseeing programs that address community needs. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of supervisory experience and a strong background in community engagement and development. This is a full-time position with significant responsibilities directed towards enhancing CDC capabilities.

Qualifications

• At least five years in a supervisory role with relevant experience.
• Ability to develop and strengthen networks for CDC work.
• Experience in handling corporate and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Director with strategic plans for CDCs.
• Engage partners and stakeholders for community growth.
• Lead national schemes across five CDCs.
• Draft papers and prepare presentations as assigned.

Skills

Network development

Strategic planning

Community engagement

Project management

Job description

Assistant Director (Planning and Network)

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What the role is

• Assists Senior Director (CPD) and Deputy Director to work with the Mayors to develop, implement and monitor strategic plans for their CDCs.
• Develops frameworks and coordinate CDC-wide development and execution.
• Common space convenor to support and address needs and gaps in the community.
• Develop and organise common based programmes for CDCs to complement government’s efforts.
• Outreach and engage community and corporate partners to deepen engagement and grow networks.

What you will be working on

• Network Development and Growth (include Partners and stakeholders)
• Engage partners and stakeholders and grow and connect communities together to build their capabilities to meet emerging and existing needs (for example, connecting learning and caring communities)
• Strategic Planning and Whole-of-CDC policies
• Drive the process of developing strategies and initiatives to help the CDCs achieve its mission and objectives.
• Develop and manage whole-of-CDC policies
• Office of the Mayors (Foreign delegations/International Relations/Overseas meetings/forums)
• Assist in the Office of Mayors-International Relations related matters and work closely with Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Government agencies and overseas counterparts on trips and bilateral meetings/courtesy calls.
• Common Based Programmes
• Spearhead and lead national schemes that cut across five CDCs. Review and monitor common based programmes across CDCs to ensure the effective use of resources.
• Draft papers/ reports and prepare/ make presentations to highlight and profile CDC work as assigned by SD.
• Social Innovation and Community Development
• Develop and incubate innovative programmes to meet emerging and existing, and increasingly complex needs.
• Secretariat (meetings and parliamentary matters)
• Handle the corporate and administration functions of CPD which includes secretariat and staffing duties for meetings co-ordinated by and involving CPD; for programmes and projects and media matters involving all CDCs
• Assist to design and facilitate Mayors and CPD/CDCs workplan/ workshops, and in the development of the overall CDCs’ strategies so as to align to CDC’s mission and PA’s objectives.

Other Duties

• Task Forces/Committees as required.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior Officers

Knowledge & Skills

At least five years in a supervisory role and relevant working experience in developing new and strengthening existing networks to promote the work of the CDCs.

Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be excluded from employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.