Manager (Special Project), CS CDC

GVT Government Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GVT Government Technology Agency in Singapore is seeking to manage and implement the Jobs Nearby @ CDC initiative, coordinating outreach and programmes that connect residents with employment opportunities and community services.

The role involves supporting job clinics, delivering capability-building sessions, and liaising with employers, SMEs, and training providers to drive job advisory services and track placement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in outreach, career and skills advisory, community engagement, HR/recruitment, or workforce development.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Coaching or facilitation certification would be desirable.
• Familiarity with employment trends, workforce policies, and training ecosystem in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Support Job Ambassadors in daily operations at job clinics with operational assistance and coordination.
• Support delivery of capability-building sessions for Job Ambassadors to provide high-touch job assistance.
• Implement outreach plans to increase CDC awareness and participation in job advisory services.
• Liaise and maintain partnerships with employers, SMEs, training providers, grassroots, and community partners.
• Process and manage case referrals and queries from the public and inter-agency partners, ensuring timely resolution.
• Track job placement outcomes and assist Job Ambassadors with job-matching activities and strategies.
• Gather feedback and insights from Job Ambassadors and stakeholders to support programme refinements and improvements.
• Manage and track data of residents served, job referrals, and placement targets for reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders in district-wide career events and upskilling workshops.

Skills

Outreach knowledge

Career advisory

Community engagement

HR/recruitment

Workforce development

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching certification

Facilitation certification

Team player

Self-starter

Employment trends familiarity

Workforce policies familiarity

Job description

What the role is

To manage the implementation of Community Development Council’s Jobs Nearby @ CDC initiative and related programmes in the district, connecting residents with employment opportunities and community services through targeted outreach, stakeholder partnerships, and programme coordination.

What you will be working on

Key duties and responsibilities that need to be performed to meet the primary objective of the job.

• Support Job Ambassadors in their daily operations at job clinics by providing operational assistance and coordination.
• Support the delivery of capability-building sessions for Job Ambassadors to provide high-touch job assistance.
• Implement outreach plans to increase CDC awareness and participation in job advisory services.
• Liaise and maintain partnerships with employers, merchants, Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs), training providers, grassroots, and community partners.
• Process and manage case referrals and queries from the public, inter-agency partners, and Grassroots Advisers, ensuring timely resolution and appropriate support.
• Track job placement outcomes and assist Job Ambassadors with job-matching activities and strategies.
• Gather feedback and insights from Job Ambassadors and stakeholders to support programme refinements and improvements.
• Manage and track data of residents served, job referrals, and placement targets for reporting.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders in district-wide career events and upskilling workshops.

What we are looking for

• Other ad-hoc duties not covered under main responsibilities and duties.
• Task Forces/Committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge in outreach, career and skills advisory, community engagement, HR/recruitment, or workforce development.
• Knowledge of 2nd language (e.g. Mandarin, Malay, Tamil or dialects) to effectively engage with diverse residents in the community.
• Coaching and/or facilitation certification would be desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong team player and self-starter.
• Familiarity with employment trends, workforce policies, and training ecosystem in Singapore.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.