Manager (Projects), SE CDC

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Singapore is seeking a professional to initiate and assist in developing programs that strengthen social infrastructure and promote active citizenry. Key duties include project management, building partnerships, and coordinating with various stakeholders to enhance community engagement. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Planning, formulating, and growing CDC Committees.
• Developing and executing district-level CDC projects.
• Networking and developing joint CDC programmes with partners.
• Conducting research and needs assessments.
• Maintaining sustainable relationships with partners.
• Coordinating and submitting progress reports.
• Ensuring work plans and project updates are communicated.
• Collaborating to promote projects via media.
• Providing administrative and logistical support.
• Recording minutes of meetings.

Skills

Strong communication and coordination skills

Ability to develop and maintain partnerships

Experience in project management and community engagement

Job description

What the role is:

To initiate and assist in the formation and development of programmes in collaboration with both community and corporate partners along the CDC’s 3 strategic thrusts of:

• Strengthening the social infrastructure,
• Nurturing volunteerism,
• Promoting active citizenry,

to nurture a vibrant and self-reliant community.

What you will be working on:

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Planning, formulating, and growing CDC Committees, including staffing District Councillors to conceptualize, plan, and implement community projects.
• Developing and executing district-level CDC projects and cross-segment programmes among CDC’s community partners such as Grassroots Organisations, Social Service Organisations (SSORGs), schools, government bodies, and non-government organisations.
• Networking, coordinating, and developing joint CDC programmes or partnerships with community and corporate partners, schools, and government agencies to achieve set targets.
• Conducting research, needs assessments, and gathering data to enhance community project effectiveness.
• Strategizing and maintaining sustainable relationships with internal colleagues and external partners through SE CDC community projects.
• Coordinating and submitting progress reports, providing feedback, and facilitating communication between the Council, committees, and management.
• Ensuring work plans and project updates are communicated regularly through meetings.
• Collaborating with the corporate department to ensure projects are promoted via media and publicity channels.
• Providing administrative and logistical support for projects organized by PA Headquarters.
• Accurately recording minutes of meetings and ensuring compliance with governance policies.

What we are looking for:

Performs other duties as assigned by senior officers. Competencies include:

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships.
• Experience in project management and community engagement.

About People's Association:

The People’s Association was established in 1960 to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. We continue to promote an inclusive, united, and resilient Singapore by creating spaces and opportunities for community participation and volunteerism. We aim to connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.