Assistant Director/Senior Manager/Manager (Community Relations)

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY); Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a passionate individual to foster social harmony and community engagement. The role involves conducting stakeholder engagements, analyzing community sentiments, and developing policies to address social challenges. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in a diverse society.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in team leadership, focusing on stakeholder engagement.
• Background in community grant management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engagements with stakeholder groups and community leaders.
• Analyze community sentiments to improve communications.
• Work with agencies to address potential social challenges.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Program planning

Clear and concise writing

Cultural sensitivity

Data analytics

Job description

What The Role Is

Are you passionate to foster harmony in Singapore's diverse society, and engage stakeholders across different races and religions? Join us to build new partnerships and co- develop policies and programmes to enhance social mixing and strengthen social cohesion.

You'll tackle emerging social challenges, coordinate efforts to reinforce community bonds, and contribute to building a caring, cohesive, and confident Singapore.

This is your chance to make a real difference and be at the forefront of nurturing social harmony in one of the world's most diverse societies. Join us in our mission to create a more inclusive and united Singapore.

What You Will Be Working On

• Map out and conduct engagements with stakeholder groups, opinion and community leaders
• Analyse and understand sentiments and concerns within the community, to co-create community initiatives and improve communications to strengthen social cohesion
• Work across agencies and Government to raise awareness of potential social fault lines, and formulate policies and programmes to effectively address them
  
  
  

Work Experience

What we are looking for

• Essential -
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in team leadership, with focus on programme planning, stakeholder engagement or public communications
• Additional advantages -
• Prior management experience at junior to middle management positions
• Background in community grant management and assessment
• Strong track record of senior stakeholder engagement
  
  
  

Competency Requirements

• Clear and Concise Writing
• Express main ideas clearly and concisely in writing.
• Confident in preparing and staffing policy recommendations to senior leadership
• Design for Implementation and Communication
• Formulate policies that integrate strategic communications and Government-community partnership considerations from inception, ensuring effective and sustained public engagement
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategically identify, analyse, and prioritise stakeholders across diverse domains, developing targeted engagement approaches.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with varied stakeholders, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and aligning partnerships with policy and organisational goals.
• Data-driven Policy Analysis
• Utilises data analytics to review existing policies, programmes, and initiatives, assessing their effectiveness and impact
• Develops evidence-based recommendations for new or improved community engagement and stakeholder partnership strategies
  
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic and self-motivated individual
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work effectively both independently and in teams
• Passionate about working with diverse ethnic and religious communities
  
  
  

Shortlisted applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.