Programmes and Partnerships cum Admin Executive

SUN-DAC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN-DAC is seeking a Programmes and Partnerships Executive in Singapore to assist the HOD with programme planning, development and implementation for persons with disabilities. You will manage AHP partnerships, engage caregivers, and work with partners and volunteers to promote client growth and community integration.

Working with the Executive Director, you will provide strategic administrative support, drive governance initiatives, and coordinate projects with the Management team to advance

Qualifications

• Postgraduate, bachelor's degree, or Diploma, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Project Management.
• Experience with social services and working with persons with disabilities is an advantage.
• Ability to coordinate multiple programs, stakeholders, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Management of AHP services: coordinate contracts, oversee outsourced AHP performance and training.
• Collaborate with partners by engaging schools, community and corporate partners; recruit volunteers.
• Caregiver engagement: plan sessions, collect feedback, report outcomes, manage budgets.
• Administrative duties for SUN-DAC programmes: support funding proposals and governance tasks.
• Executive support: draft high-quality reports and assist in ESG initiatives and SOP updates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

AHP coordination

Caregiver engagement

Program planning

Governance

Education

Postgraduate/Bachelor's/Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

Core Function

This is a dual reporting position.

As the Programmes and Partnerships (P&P) Executive, the incumbent assists the HOD in programme planning, development and implementation tailored for persons with disabilities (PWDs), as well as managing partners/stakeholders including Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), corporate partners, community partners, volunteers and caregivers. This role focuses on managing AHP partnership/intervention and engaging caregivers. Hence, the P&P Executive works closely with caregivers and clients, AHPs and colleagues, to create a supportive environment that promotes personal growth and community integration for the clients.

Working directly with the Executive Director, the incumbent provides high-level strategic and administrative support. This role acts as a key resource in advancing organisational goals by coordinating strategic projects with the Management team, and leading SUN-DAC's compliance and governance initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

1. Management of AHP services

• Coordinates and manages the contracts, including the deployment and performance evaluation of the outsourced AHP services


• Executes and reviews the monthly training plans by the AHPs for the Training Officer group


• Assists in planning and delivering structured interventions with the AHPs, and reviews the processes and effectiveness


• Works together with the AHPs to prepare quarterly reports for Board Programme Committee and monthly report for Management meetings

2. Collaboration with Partners

• Engages with schools, community partners, and corporate partners to share about SUN-DAC's services and conduct workshops on understanding and communicating with PWDs


• Recruits suitable volunteers or interns to support with community-based and AHP programmes

3. Caregiver Engagement

• Plans, organises, and executes caregivers' engagement sessions through various platforms to ensure that the caregivers are engaged, aligning to the strategic plan


• Facilitates feedback and prepares reports and summary of the engagement session to ensure that the engagement is effective


• Tracks budget utilisation for caregiver engagement


• Seeks out collaborations and partners for caregiver's engagement session

4. Administrative Duties in the Programmes and Partnerships Team

• Coverage for the other team members in their absence, in the area of volunteer management, stakeholder partnerships, and programme development


• Prepares documents and reports to seek funding for the programme, and presentation to stakeholders


• Any other duties assigned by HOD

5. Executive Support & Strategic Administration

• Drafts, reviews, and prepares high quality reports and presentation decks to support the Executive Director


• Supports the execution and tracking of strategic organisational projects, including Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives


• Assists in the systematic review and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies


• Manages and upholds Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) compliance across the organisation, ensuring data privacy standards and protocols are rigorously maintained


• Performs other strategic, administrative, or operational duries as directed by the ED

Core Job Specific Competencies

• Client- and family-centric


• High levels of patience and passion for working with adults with disabilities


• Negotiation - negotiates skillfully in tough situations


• Innovations Management - brings creative ideas of self and others to fruition


• Action Orientation - works hard and maintains high energy; seizes opportunity


• Time Management - uses time effectively and efficiently; can attend to a broad range of activities


• Resourcefulness - recruits the best people and volunteers available for positions, as well as solicits like-minded partners/organisations for programmes and fundraising


• Motivating Others - creates a climate in which people want to do their best

Core Job Requirements

Education

• Postgraduate, bachelor's degree, or Diploma, preferably in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or Project Management

Experience

• Experience with social service and working with PWDs will be an advantage

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with caregivers, stakeholders, and clients


• Strong organisational abilities to manage multiple programs and activities simultaneously


• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, volunteers, and community and corporate partners


• Creative thinking and adaptability to address challenges and make decisions in dynamic environments


• Knowledge of program design, implementation, and evaluation processes, particularly in a community setting


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with data management systems