Manager/Assistant Manager/Senior Executive (Engagement)

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency promoting community harmony in Singapore is seeking a passionate individual to coordinate community relations and engagement efforts. The role involves designing initiatives for diverse community needs, fostering partnerships, and evaluating the impact of programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in community projects, possess strong writing and facilitation skills, and be able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years’ relevant working experience in community-related projects is preferred.
• Experience in working with NGOs, VWOs, and Government Agencies is advantageous.
• Ability to work under tight schedules in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate efforts to strengthen community relations and engagement.
• Design initiatives to meet the needs of religious and community-based organisations.
• Foster partnerships for social cohesion.

Skills

Clear And Concise Writing

Design Engagements

Facilitation

Mobilisation

Sense & Evaluate Impact

Stakeholder Engagement

Partnership and Engagement Strategy

Job description

What The Role Is

Our organisation is at the heart of Singapore's efforts to nurture racial and religious harmony through active community engagement. We bring together people from diverse backgrounds, foster understanding and build lasting relationships across ethnic and faith lines.

Our work creates meaningful interactions between different communities. We organise inter-faith dialogues and collaborative projects that promote mutual respect and social cohesion. Through these initiatives, we aim to strengthen the bonds that unite our multicultural society.

We actively support grassroots efforts in promoting harmony, working closely with the Racial and Religious Harmony Circles, faith-based organisations and other community groups. Our team also coordinates national-level events that celebrate Singapore's diversity and shared values.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about community building and interfaith understanding. If you thrive in diverse environments, able to work under pressure and have a talent for bringing people together, we offer an opportunity to make a tangible impact on Singapore's social fabric.

What You Will Be Working On

You will be part of a team to plan and coordinate efforts in fostering and strengthening community relations and engagement.

Your Role Encompasses The Following Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement targeted initiatives to meet the diverse needs of religious and community-based organisations.
• Foster partnerships with government agencies, community stakeholders, and private entities to promote social cohesion.
• Engage proactively with faith groups and grassroots organisations to understand their concerns and aspirations.
• Serve as the secretariat for the Racial and Religious Harmony Circles, coordinating activities and facilitating dialogue.
• Develop and oversee programmes that enhance inter-religious understanding and promote racial harmony.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives and adapt strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.
  
  
  

Required Competencies

What we are looking for

Clear And Concise Writing

• Express main ideas clearly and concisely in writing.
  
  
  

Design Engagements

• Plan activities that match the organisation’s objectives, using suitable methods to work with partners effectively.
• Develop follow-up actions to strengthen and complete the engagement process.
  
  
  

Facilitation

• Lead discussions that achieve engagement goals, using effective facilitation techniques.
• Foster and maintain a positive environment for open dialogue during discussions.
  
  
  

Mobilisation

• Motivate and coordinate diverse stakeholders, including internal teams, to collaboratively design and execute initiatives.
  
  
  

Sense & Evaluate Impact

• Define key success metrics, utilising available resources efficiently, and systematically collect data to evaluate progress and impact.
• Assess engagement impact by analysing data against intended outcomes, efficiently using existing resources for evaluation.
  
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Strategically identify and prioritise stakeholders based on their impact and interests in the specific field or issue at hand.
• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders
  
  
  

Partnership and Engagement Strategy

• Align partnership and engagement strategies with core policy objectives.
• Adapt partnership and engagement strategies to the current operational environment while mitigating potential risks.
  
  
  

Work Experiences

• Preferably 1 to 5 years’ relevant working experience in community related projects.
• Experience in working with NGOs, VWOs and Government Agencies would be an advantage.
  
  
  

Personality traits

• Able to multi-task, work under tight schedules in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, including weekends and/or outside office hours, when required.
• Personal interest in building and strengthening community relationships.
• Strong acumen for data and financials.
  
  
  

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