Manager, Programmes Division (Specialist Volunteer Programme)

Singapore International Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Singapore is seeking a Manager to deliver impactful, volunteer-driven capacity-building programmes across Asia. This role involves building strategic partnerships, implementing initiatives, and conducting evaluations to ensure success. The ideal candidate has significant experience in programme management with a focus on international development. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a willingness to travel. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in programme management and partnership development roles.
• Proven track record in leading regional or multi-country non-profit programming.
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and financial oversight capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with various stakeholders.
• Conceptualise, implement and evaluate volunteer-driven programmes.
• Implement robust impact measurement frameworks for programme improvement.

Skills

Programme management

Partnership development

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Development or Public Policy

Job description

The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) is a non‑profit organisation that connects communities worldwide and convenes global expertise to drive change for a better world. Established in 1991, we foster collaboration among communities to exchange ideas, skills, resources, and experiences to create positive social impact.

Powered by the strong commitment and dedication of our volunteers, our programmes drive collective action through public, private, and philanthropic partnerships to address global challenges.

The Programmes Division designs and implements programmes that bring people together to share ideas, skills and resources to enrich lives and effect positive change. With an aim to catalyse strategic multi‑stakeholder collaboration for sustainable social impact, we initiate convenings and develop platforms that foster partnerships, drive innovation and mobilise resources for collective action.

Our people are our key to success. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to deliver scalable, multi‑sectoral, and volunteer‑driven capacity‑building programmes across Asia and to foster sustainable development, promote international cooperation, and deliver meaningful outcomes that enhance Singapore’s contributions in the region.

We invite candidates who share our vision For A Better World to apply for the position.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with governments, multilateral organisations, corporates, academia, and civil society to co‑create impactful initiatives and policy‑relevant outcomes, and expand the organisation’s reach and influence.
• Conceptualise, implement and evaluate volunteer‑driven programmes aligned with SIF’s goals and regional development priorities.
• Contribute to the regional expansion of SIF’s digital, education and health programmes across Asia through partnership development and contextual programme design.
• Oversee end‑to‑end programme implementation, including volunteer deployment, planning, budgeting, reporting and procurement to ensure excellence in delivery.
• Implement robust impact measurement frameworks and ensure data‑driven programme improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance programme visibility, strengthen donor engagement, and contribute to communications, media outreach, and fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy, or related disciplines.
• At least 3 to 5 years in programme management and partnership development roles, ideally in international development, NGO, public, or philanthropic sectors.
• Proven track record in leading regional or multi‑country non‑profit programming, experience with volunteer‑driven projects will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience engaging diverse stakeholders including governments, corporates, multilateral agencies, and NGOs.
• Knowledge of Singapore’s expertise in development and sustainable practices, particularly in education and health would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework and grant management.
• Strong budgeting, reporting, and financial oversight capabilities, experience in donor engagement and proposal writing would be an advantage.
• Confident in managing multicultural, cross‑sectoral teams and operating in a matrix structure.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills (written and spoken), proficiency in other Southeast Asian languages would be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel.
• Singaporean.

Interested candidates are invited to send in your applications online stating your current and expected salary.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.