Job Summary:
The incumbent is responsible to manage partners to meet ground needs. He / She will have to identify and bring together key platers and diverse stakeholders to have meaningful conversations, adopt impact strategies, design and implement community outreach programme / inclusive community projects to benefit and make an impact to the needs of clients under Enabling Services Hub (ESH) and TOUCH Special Needs Group (TSNG).
Principle Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establish partnerships for community activation in various aspects such as outreach, programmes, volunteers.
- Co-create a community of practice in driving community activation with stakeholders including SG Enable, Enabling Business Hub and other ESH operators in other regions.
- Build and nurture meaningful working relationships with community partners and agencies to raise awareness about ESH and engage more Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in ESH services.
- Organise and coordinate community events, workshops, and communication forums to engage stakeholders and increase awareness.
- Facilitate a better understanding of the needs and aspirations of PwDs among corporate and community partners.
- Cultivate long-term, strong relationships with community leaders, grassroots partners, and SSA to expand outreach and promote social change and inclusiveness for PwDs.
- Channel ground feedback to the team to inform programme development for PwDs and their caregivers.
- Curate stories of beneficiaries and volunteers to highlight impact.
- Collaborate with the TOUCH Communications team to create social media content and support fundraising campaigns benefiting the ESH programme.
- Maintain general administration and coordination, including database management and communication forum publicity.
- Collaborate with staff under TSNG or other services on special projects on an ad-hoc basis.
Working Conditions:
- 5 day work week: Mon-Fri (Weekend as and when needed)
- Location: Jurong
Requirements:
- Degree holder
- At least 3 - 5 years or more of related experience
- Prior experience in community partnership management or working with PwDs will be an added advantage.
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Leadership abilities, with experience in coordinating projects and driving initiatives to achieve desire outcomes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent negotiation and people management skills.
- Flexible to work evenings and weekends as needed, and willingness to travel locally for meetings, events and outreach activities.
- Adept at Microsoft Office