Manager (Special Project), CS CDC

PAS People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PAS People's Association is seeking a role to manage the implementation of the Jobs Nearby @ CDC initiative and related programmes in the district. The objective is to connect residents with employment opportunities and community services through targeted outreach, stakeholder partnerships, and programme coordination.

The role includes supporting Job Ambassadors at job clinics, delivering capability-building sessions, implementing outreach plans, coordinating partnerships with employers, SMEs,

Qualifications

• Knowledge in outreach, career and skills advisory, community engagement, HR/recruitment or workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Support Job Ambassadors in daily operations at job clinics with operational assistance and coordination.
• Assist in delivering 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 with employers, SMEs, training providers and community partners to build partnerships.
• Process referrals and queries from the public and inter-agency partners, ensuring timely support.
• Track job placement outcomes and assist with job-matching activities and strategies.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders to refine and improve programmes.
• Manage data on residents served, referrals, and placement targets for reporting.

Skills

Outreach

Career advisory

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

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. This will include the important result areas (what) along with the rationale (why).
• 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.

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

What we are looking for

• 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.

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