Location-Based Education Programs Manager (SEA)

The HEAD Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEAD Foundation is a charitable organisation based in Singapore. The Manager, Location-Based Programmes will support the Director, Operations & Education in developing and managing the Foundation's location-based portfolio.

This hands-on role coordinates programmes, grants and partnerships across Cambodia and Indonesia, with travel as needed and close collaboration within a small team. Lead day-to-day engagement with implementing partners, monitor outcomes, ensure sustainability and

Qualifications

• At least a bachelor's degree; a graduate degree is advantageous.
• At least 5 years of experience managing complex programmes, grants or partnerships.
• Experience in education, public health, international development or a related field is advantageous.
• Proven track record in managing workplans, budgets, timelines, risks, deliverables and multiple partners.
• Experience working with NGOs, universities, government agencies and/or other institutional partners in Indonesia or Southeast Asia.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.

Responsibilities

• Programme Development: work with the Director and partners to develop integrated interventions around early learners.
• Programme & Grant Management: manage the Cambodia location-based programme and Indonesia portfolio lifecycle.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Management: manage NGOs, universities, partners; support government engagements.
• Outcomes & Sustainability: monitor and evaluate; support local capability, ownership and transition.
• Research & Knowledge Translation: conduct research and translate knowledge into updates and outputs.
• Team & Organisational Support: strengthen programme systems and coordinate with Foundation colleagues.
• Foundation Activities: assist in planning and delivering Foundation events and activities.
• Other Responsibilities: undertake additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Programme management

Grant management

Stakeholder management

Monitoring & evaluation

Communication

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree advantageous

Job description

The HEAD Foundation is a charitable organisation based in Singapore. The Manager, Location-Based Programmes will support the Director, Operations & Education in developing and managing the Foundation's location-based portfolio.

This hands-on role coordinates programmes, grants and partnerships across Cambodia and Indonesia, with travel as needed and close collaboration within a small team. Lead day-to-day engagement with implementing partners, monitor outcomes, ensure sustainability and