Executive - Community Partnership (Enabling Services Hub - Jurong)

TOUCH Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Singapore is looking for a dedicated individual to manage partnerships and implement community outreach programs for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The role involves establishing relationships with various stakeholders, coordinating events, and promoting social change. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, ideally with 3-5 years of experience in community engagement. The position offers a five-day workweek with some flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 3 - 5 years of related experience.
• Experience in community partnership management or working with Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) is an advantage.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage partnerships to meet community activation needs.
• Organise and coordinate events and workshops.
• Cultivate relationships with community leaders and partners.
• Collaborate on special projects with other services.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

Leadership abilities

Education

Degree holder

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

The incumbent is responsible to manage partners to meet ground needs. He / She will have to identify and bring together key platers and diverse stakeholders to have meaningful conversations, adopt impact strategies, design and implement community outreach programme / inclusive community projects to benefit and make an impact to the needs of clients under Enabling Services Hub (ESH) and TOUCH Special Needs Group (TSNG).

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Establish partnerships for community activation in various aspects such as outreach, programmes, volunteers.
2. Co-create a community of practice in driving community activation with stakeholders including SG Enable, Enabling Business Hub and other ESH operators in other regions.
3. Build and nurture meaningful working relationships with community partners and agencies to raise awareness about ESH and engage more Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in ESH services.
4. Organise and coordinate community events, workshops, and communication forums to engage stakeholders and increase awareness.
5. Facilitate a better understanding of the needs and aspirations of PwDs among corporate and community partners.
6. Cultivate long-term, strong relationships with community leaders, grassroots partners, and SSA to expand outreach and promote social change and inclusiveness for PwDs.
7. Channel ground feedback to the team to inform programme development for PwDs and their caregivers.
8. Curate stories of beneficiaries and volunteers to highlight impact.
9. Collaborate with the TOUCH Communications team to create social media content and support fundraising campaigns benefiting the ESH programme.
10. Maintain general administration and coordination, including database management and communication forum publicity.
11. Collaborate with staff under TSNG or other services on special projects on an ad-hoc basis.

Working Conditions:

• 5 day work week: Mon-Fri (Weekend as and when needed)
• Location: Jurong

Requirements:

1. Degree holder.
2. At least 3 - 5 years or more of related experience
3. Prior experience in community partnership management or working with PwDs will be an added advantage.
4. Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
5. Leadership abilities, with experience in coordinating projects and driving initiatives to achieve desire outcomes.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Excellent negotiation and people management skills.
8. Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed, and willingness to travel locally for meetings, events and outreach activities.
9. Adept at Microsoft Office