Senior Manager (Engagement & Programme) M3

People's Association (PA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People's Association (PA) seeks a Senior Manager (M3 Engagement & Programmes) to lead ground-level implementation of the M³ framework. You will drive last-mile outreach, coordinate with PA, MUIS and Mendaki, and collaborate with community partners to deliver contextually relevant programmes for the Malay-Muslim community.

You will oversee town-level activities, manage secretariat functions, and report progress to the GCD's Office and IEE.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in community engagement or grassroots work.
• Experience with Malay-Muslim communities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee M³@Town committee meetings and provide progress updates to PA and IE Section.
• Support planning and delivering programmes across M³ Focus Areas.
• Liaise with M³ ECO and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure coherent delivery on the ground.
• Develop volunteer recruitment and capability-building strategies for M³@Town.
• Lead outreach to Malay-Muslim families and oversee Project Dian engagement with residents.
• Maintain a town-level data repository on programmes and outreach; translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Represent M³@Town at PA operations and major community events.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Programme planning

Communication (English)

Independent judgement

Job description

[What the role is]

The Senior Manager (M3 Engagement & Programmes) leads the ground-level implementation of the M³ framework within the GRC, driving last-mile outreach and service delivery to the local Malay-Muslim community. As the key liaison between PA, M³ agencies (MUIS and Mendaki), and community partners, the role exercises independent judgement in translating M³ national priorities into meaningful ground-level action. Through sustained community engagement and inter‑agency collaboration, the role contributes to PA's mission of building a caring and united Singapore.

[What you will be working on]

• Oversee M³@Town committee meetings, manage secretariat functions, and provide regular progress updates to the GCD's Office and the Inter‑Ethnic Engagement (IEE) Section to ensure alignment with M³ objectives and timely reporting.
• Support Grassroots Advisers, the Chairman, and committee members in planning and implementing programmes across all five M³ Focus Areas, exercising independent judgement to ensure initiatives are contextually relevant and responsive to the evolving needs of the local Malay‑Muslim community.
• Liaise with the M³ Ethnic Coordination Office (ECO) and drive cross‑sector collaboration among a broad network of M³ stakeholders comprising M³ agencies, Malay‑Muslim Organisations (MMOs), mosques, Social Service Offices (SSOs), Family Service Centres (FSCs), Grassroots Organisations, and community partners, to ensure coherent and coordinated programme delivery on the ground.
• Develop and implement a volunteer recruitment and capability‑building strategy for M³@Town, identifying and inducting Malay‑Muslim volunteers and professionals, and designing structured training programmes to strengthen ground capacity and sustain a pipeline of engaged community contributors.
• Lead targeted outreach efforts to Malay‑Muslim families within the GRC, including overseeing the implementation of Project Dian engagement with rental block residents, to deepen community reach and support vulnerable households.
• Establish and maintain a town‑level database on programmes, outreach efforts, and volunteer recruitment, and translate data insights into actionable recommendations that strengthen programme planning and inform reporting to the IEE Section.
• Represent the M³@Town programme at PA operations and major community events at the town level, contributing ground‑level perspectives to support whole‑of‑PA objectives.

[What we are looking for]

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in community engagement, grassroots work, or a related field; prior experience working with or within the Malay‑Muslim community is an advantage.

Skills (Must-have):

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work across government agencies, community organisations, and volunteers.
• Good programme planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Malay is required to effectively engage Malay‑Muslim residents and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement in a dynamic community environment.

Skills (Good-to-have):

• Familiarity with the M³ framework and the Malay‑Muslim community landscape in Singapore.
• Experience working in a constituency office or community setting.
• Data management and basic analytical skills to support programme tracking and reporting.