Project Coordinator - Community Engagement (Migrant Worker Community)

Singapore Red Cross Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an individual to provide administrative and operational support for the Community Health outreach program. This role involves curating activities, managing volunteers, and ensuring effective communication with the migrant community. The ideal candidate should be adaptable, possess excellent communication skills, and be comfortable working with diverse groups. This position requires a proactive approach and the ability to multitask effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and/or working with volunteers preferred.
• Comfortable working with the migrant community.

Responsibilities

• Curate and execute activities for community health outreach.
• Recruit and train volunteers, maintaining good relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Job description

JOB PURPOSE
To provide effective administrative functions and operational support to Community Health
outreach for Wellness (CHoW) under the Community Engagement Department.

COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH FOR WELLNESS (CHoW)
About the programme

CHoW is a program dedicated exclusively to the migrant worker
community. Launched in 2017 and refocused in 2023, CHoW aims to bring affordable
ancillary services closer to these vital members of society. The program offers a variety of
engaging activities in collaboration with partners, including wellness spaces featuring arts
and crafts workshops, health check-ups, and monthly outings.

CHoW aims to provide welfare and assistance to vulnerable communities in Singapore,
targeting Migrant Domestic Workers and Migrant Workers. Recognising them as an
important part of our community, SRC focuses on their holistic health, especially mental
health, and training to hone their skills.

JOB SCOPE
Operation Support
● Curate and execute activities
● Lead and take charge of events
● Ability to tailor the programme accordingly to needs
● Support outreach efforts to build community awareness about the programme

Stakeholder Management
● Recruit and train volunteers
● Maintain a pool of regular trained volunteers
● Conduct dry runs for volunteers
● Maintain good relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds

Administration Support
● Responding to general queries about the programme over email and phone
● Putting up Purchase Requisition and Orders where necessary
● Other administrative documents and duties as assigned

Any Other Duties
● Undertake or Participate in department and society events or activities
● Any other ad-hoc projects

JOB SPECIFICATION
Requirements and Experiences
● Experience in a similar or related role and/or working with volunteers preferred
● Independent with the ability to interact well with people of all levels
● Task-oriented and outcome-driven
● Demonstrate initiative and ability to work as a team above and beyond the job scope
● Adaptable to the changing needs on the ground
● Comfortable working with the migrant community
● Willingness to travel for work, especially to South Asian countries
● Working days: Sunday - Thursday
● Willingness to work on Public Holidays and after working hours (time off will be provided)

Skills and Knowledge
● Possess excellent communication skills (written & verbal) with good command of English
● Other spoken languages, such as Tamil or Bengali, will be an advantage
● Computer literate
● Good interpersonal and organisational skills
● Meticulous with an eye for details and able to multitask effectively
● High initiative
● Class 3 Driver’s License will be an advantage