Senior Associate – Programmes and Outreach

United Women Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated Senior Associate / Associate – Programmes and Outreach to ensure the effectiveness of their initiatives aimed at women's empowerment. Responsibilities include leading programme design, nurturing partnerships, and community engagement. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience in relevant fields. Join us to make a positive impact and strengthen community ties.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' relevant work experience in a related field.
• Proven experience in partnership development.
• Prior experience working with youth is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of gender equality programmes.
• Identify opportunities for new programme initiatives.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for smooth programme delivery.
• Recruit and train volunteers for programme delivery.
• Monitor programme progress and make necessary adjustments.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to collaborate effectively

Creativity to develop engaging programmes

Education

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree

Job description

About the organisation

United Women Singapore (UWS) is a local non‑profit organisation with IPC status that advances women’s empowerment and gender equality and builds a pipeline of women leaders and influencers in Singapore. The organisation has been operating for over 27 years and works towards narrowing the gender equality gap through education and raising awareness and advocacy on issues such as women’s empowerment and anti‑violence, with the support of key stakeholders including corporate partners, government agencies, academia, the diplomatic community, other non‑profit and community groups and the wider community.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join our organisation as Senior Associate / Associate – Programmes and Outreach. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and relevance of our programmes to our beneficiaries. In addition, you will also be responsible for nurturing strategic partnerships, developing community relationships, and promoting our presence in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of gender equality and empowerment programmes in alignment with organisational goals and objectives
• Identify opportunities for new programme initiatives and oversee their development and implementation
• Customise existing programme content to suit the target audience and liaise with partner organisations to ensure relevance and effectiveness, oversee their development and implementation
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth programme delivery
• Consolidate event feedback and generate relevant reports to assess impact, process efficiencies and optimal use of resources
• Monitor programme progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure desired outcomes
• Strategise, plan, coordinate logistics, implementation, resource allocation, and budget for all awareness and advocacy events and activities.
• As the subject matter expert on gender equality, provide responses to interviews, media releases as required
• Recruit, manage, and train volunteers where required for the delivery of the programmes
• Other duties as assigned

Communications

• Maintain and ensure an updated list of all the contacts for partners, schools, sponsors, vendors, and service providers to enable import into the CRM database for ready access when required
• Work with the Communications team to contribute to specific social media campaigns
• Maintain clear channels of communication within the team and the organisation

About you

If you are a community-oriented professional with a passion for building meaningful partnerships and engaging with local communities, we encourage you to apply for this role. Join us in making a positive impact and contributing to the growth and success of our organisation while strengthening our ties to the community.

Requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder management skills
• Passionate about making a positive difference, enthusiastic, and self‑motivated
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Creativity to develop engaging community programmes and partnership opportunities

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with 2‑5 years’ relevant work experience in a related field
• Proven experience in partnership development, community engagement, or a related role
• Prior experience in working with youth is an added advantage