Executive, Programme (Active Ageing Centre)

LIONS BEFRIENDERS SERVICE ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore) is seeking a Programme Executive to support daily operations of the Active Ageing Centre. You will work closely with the Centre in-charge to implement programmes and ensure services meet funders’ objectives.

The role emphasizes engaging community partners, coordinating activities for seniors, and maintaining budgets and records. Prior experience in eldercare and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Related qualification in working with the elderly or in the social service sector.
• Minimum 1 year of direct operational work experience in eldercare or social services.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Engage community partners and execute the Community Outreach Plan; advocate LBSA values in the community.
• Plan, implement and evaluate programmes aligned with seniors’ wellbeing across five dimensions.
• Manage centre finances and ensure proper documentation of transactions within budget.
• Support SCM/CM/ACM/SPE with day-to-day operations and centre activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Volunteer engagement

Bilingual

Administrative skills

Education

Related qualification in working with the elderly or in the social service sector

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Centre Manager/ Centre Manager (CM)/ Assistant Centre Manager (ACM)/ Senior Programme Executive (SPE), the Programme Executive (PE) works closely with the Centre in-charge to manage the daily operations of the assigned Active Ageing Centre, so that it can fulfill its intended purposes as stipulated by the funders and LBSA.

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Management

• Community Outreach – Assist in the execution of the Community Outreach Plan.
• Relationship Management - Engage community partners, build effective and sustainable partnerships with them to serve the needs of the seniors. Advocate the needs for seniors to external stakeholders and advocate LB’s values & mission in the community.
• Recruitment of Members - Promote and advertise AAC programme to seniors in designate blocks. Assess and recruit new senior as member by using the Community Screener Tool & other trained required tools. Tier new member according to the given criteria.
• Volunteer Management - Identify new volunteers, engage and support volunteers for activities. Provide inputs during volunteer appraisal and make recommendation to VM during annual appreciation & awards presentation.

Day-to-Day Centre Operations

• Programmes and Activities - Assist in collecting data, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes and ensuring that they remain relevant to the 5-dimensions of wellbeing among seniors. Share observation of seniors in need to Senior Programme Executive/Befriending Executive.

Financial Reporting

• Adhere to planned budget allocated to the Centre. Ensure proper documentation of finance-related transactions

Other Duties

• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the SCM/ CM/ ACM/ SPE

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Related qualification in working with the elderly or in the social service sector
• At least 1 year of experience in direct operational work (especially in the area of Eldercare), such as conducting and evaluating programmes/ activities; conducting of needs assessment
• Has some prior experience in stakeholder management, especially in working with community partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Enjoy working with seniors and volunteers
• Good administrative skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills, a team player, yet able to work independently
• Good communications skills, preferably bilingual with dialects
• Have volunteer experience in elder care sector