Programme Development Department / Senior Manager

Kidstart Singapore Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social mobility organization in Singapore is seeking a team player for their Programme Planning Division. The role entails overseeing the design and development of service models and policies, analyzing program data and outcomes, and leading strategic capability development initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, relevant tertiary qualifications, and the ability to adapt to organizational changes. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience or keen interest in policy formulation, data analysis, planning, programme development.
• Strong writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage tight timelines and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and development of service model, policies, and processes.
• Analyse and report on programme deliverables, budget projections, and outcomes.
• Oversee strategic capability development planning and review capability building initiatives.

Skills

Policy formulation

Data analysis

Programme development

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Education

Strong tertiary qualifications in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

Description of Division/Branch

You will be part of the Programme Planning Division in KidSTART Singapore Ltd. (KSL), which includes the Programme Development Department. The Programme Development Department’s key task is to lead in the planning, development and review of operational policies as well as oversee capability building strategic planning for implementation of the KidSTART programme, so that KidSTART is implemented efficiently and effectively, in collaboration with internal/external partners and stakeholders including the families and children. We are looking for a team player who is passionate about social mobility and working together with us to fulfil KidSTART’s vision of giving every child a good start in life.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, design and development of service model, policies and processes, including funding and manpower models
• Oversees the review and refinements of programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the KidSTART programme, interventions and capability development strategies
• Oversees, analyses and reports on programme deliverables, data, budget projections and utilisation and tracks programme outcomes
• Oversees KSL’s funding agreements with implementing agencies, assessment of agencies’ performance and disbursement of funds
• Oversees and tracks funded partners’ compliance with funding agreements and addresses audit related queries
• Oversees strategic capability development planning, to develop and review capability building initiatives, frameworks and KidSTART Practitioners’ professional pathways

Qualifications/Competencies

• Experience or keen interest in policy formulation, data analysis, planning, programme development
• Strong tertiary qualifications in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology or a related field
• Strong writing, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Driven, resourceful and a team player
• Able to lead projects independently and engage stakeholders at different levels
• Able to manage tight timelines and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced working environment
• Flexible, nimble and able to adapt to organisational changes typical of start-up organisations
• Motivated towards learning and professional development