Senior Communications and Partnerships Manager

Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

21 days leave

AWS & Bonus

Childcare Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Reimbursement

Job summary

Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) in Singapore seeks a Senior Communications and Partnerships Manager to lead public communications and external engagement. You will strengthen HOME's profile, translate advocacy into clear messages, and build trusted relationships with partners and funders.

The role reports to the Executive Director and oversees the Communications Executive and volunteers, with a focus on timely, high-quality proposals and reports for grants and

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English with ability to adapt complex information for different audiences.
• Strong editorial judgement and attention to accuracy, tone and reputational risk.
• Sound project management and organisational skills with multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative management style with team and volunteers.
• Experience in charity, social impact, human rights, labour or community settings is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual communications plan and content calendar aligned with HOME's priorities and fundraising needs.
• Set editorial direction and maintain a consistent organisational voice across HOME's channels and reports.
• Coordinate responses to media enquiries and oversee the general contact email and inquiries.
• Develop and maintain relationships with companies, foundations, government agencies, schools and civil society partners.
• Draft and coordinate grant applications and donor impact reports to support fundraising goals.
• Supervise, coach and provide performance feedback to the Communications Executive and volunteers.

Skills

English excellence

Editorial judgement

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Charity sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in communications or related field

Job description

About HOME

The Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) is a Singapore NGO dedicated to supporting and empowering migrant workers who experience abuse and exploitation. Through welfare services, skills development, community programmes, research, advocacy and public education, HOME works towards a society that upholds the dignity and rights of all migrant workers.

Role purpose

The Senior Communications and Partnerships Manager leads HOME's public communications and external engagement. The role strengthens HOME's public profile, translates its work and advocacy into clear communications, builds trusted relationships with partners and funders, and ensures that grants and partnerships are supported by timely, high-quality proposals and reports. The role reports directly to the Executive Director.

Key responsibilities

1. Communications

Develop and implement an annual communications plan and content calendar aligned with HOME's organisational priorities, research and advocacy objectives and fundraising needs. Set editorial direction and maintain a consistent and respectful organisational voice across HOME's website, quarterly newsletters and social media platforms (including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn). Track channel performance and audience engagement, and use the findings to improve communications planning and content. Coordinate production of Board Quarterly Reports and HOME's Annual Report with the Communications Executive, programme leads and external design vendors, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

2. Media and Public Relations

Coordinate responses to media enquiries, including gathering facts, preparing statements, and securing the necessary internal approval. Oversee HOME's general contact email and ensure enquiries are acknowledged, routed and followed up appropriately.

3. Partnerships

Develop and maintain purposeful relationships with companies, foundations, government agencies, schools, civil society organisations and other partners.
Represent HOME at meetings, corporate events and public education platforms
Maintain accurate partnership and public engagement records.

4. Grant applications and impact reporting

Draft and coordinate grant applications and donor impact reports in line with the organisation's fundraising priorities and deadlines.

5. Team and volunteer management

Supervise, coach and set clear priorities for the Communications Executive and volunteers, including regular work planning and performance feedback.
Maintain organised records, templates, brand assets and working files so that communications and partnership knowledge is retained by HOME.

Candidate profile

Experience and qualifications

• A degree, diploma or equivalent professional experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, partnerships, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant work experience, including supervising staff.
• Strong track record in organisational communications, editorial work, media relations, stakeholder engagement or partnerships.
• Experience in a charity, social impact, human rights, labour, or community setting is an advantage.
• Experience managing websites, social media channels, email communications and content performance data is an advantage.

Skills and attributes

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the judgement to adapt complex or sensitive information for different audiences.
• Strong editorial judgement and attention to factual accuracy, tone, confidentiality, informed consent and reputational risk.
• Sound project management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A collaborative management style.
• Comfortable working in a small, mission-driven organisation.
• Commitment to HOME's mission and to treating migrant workers with dignity and respect.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangement
• 21 Days Annual Leave
• AWS & Variable Bonus (Discretionary)
• Childcare, Elderly Care Leave (where applicable)
• Group Medical Insurance
• Dental Reimbursement