Senior Executive - Strategic Planning Unit

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is seeking a strategic planner for a 2-year contract position that may lead to a permanent role. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing the organization’s strategy, preparing reports, and supporting program outreach. Ideal applicants should possess a relevant degree, at least 2 years of experience, and proficiency in various analytical tools. The role promises a flexible work environment alongside benefits like career development and health insurance.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in facilitating work plan exercises, data collation, and analysis.
• Familiar with strategic planning and corporate secretariat functions.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with report preparation on community trends and socio-economic issues.
• Liaise with vendors for planning interactive workshops.
• Support consolidation of programme outreach for the Annual report.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Business administration, Economics or a relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Tableau

Python

Job description

(Contract position)

Job Description:

Play a critical role in developing the organisation’s overall strategy in alignment with its Mission, and Vision and support the development and assessment of divisional strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the report preparation on community trends and socio-economic issues
• Liaise with the vendors for planning interactive/customized workshops for the leadership team
• Assist with the execution of the Annual Work Plan and Review exercises
• Support the consolidation of programme outreach for the Annual report
• Assist with the review of New Programmes/Initiatives and Strategic Planning Manual.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of exercises like submission, analysis and update to the divisional KPIs
• Collaborate with the various departments for reviewing work plans and defining SMART KPIs to promote effective monitoring, reporting, and strategy formulation
• Assist with annual and mid-year and Work Plan exercises and submit the reports for review
• Assist the Customer Relationship Management system’s requirements
• Provide Secretariat Support for Key Management Meetings (quarterly & annually)
• Participate in Divisional and SINDA-wide events when required
• Assist with any other projects assigned

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Business administration, Economics or a relevant field
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in facilitating work plan exercises, data collation, and analysis in corporate, government or non-governmental sectors
• Familiar with strategic planning and corporate secretariat functions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholders across various levels
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Proficient in spreadsheets, word and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of SQL, Tableau and Python is an added advantage
• Good Qualitative and Quantitative data analysis skills

This is a 2- year contract position, convertible to a permanent role subject to the performance and divisional requirements

Our Welfare

We aim to take care of your well-being.

We provide

• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working hours
• AWS/ Bonuses
• Health insurance
• Wellness programmes

Interested candidates are invited to send their resumes with current and expected salary information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Please note that your response to this advertisement and communications with us pursuant to this advertisement will constitute informed consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of personal data by SINDA to carry out its business in compliance with the relevant

provisions of the Personal Data Protection Act 2012. To learn more about SINDA’s Data Policy, please visit https://www.sinda.org.sg/dataprivacypolicy/