Manager, Community Partnerships

The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) is the steward of the City of Good vision for Singapore, where individuals, organisations, and leaders come together to give their best for others. Through our brands, programmes, and initiatives, we facilitate partnerships with non-profits, organisations, public sector bodies, and individuals to enliven the giving ecosystem within Singapore. We invite you to join us in building a #CityofGood together.

The role is part of the team that supports the B.A.G.U.S (Building All Groundups* for Success) Together initiative, focusing on programme management and stakeholder engagement. We're looking for a candidate who shares the belief that 'together is better' and that communities can be empowered to give their best towards a more caring, inclusive and compassionate society.

The BAGUS Together team journeys with everyday individuals to start and sustain their own non-profit initiatives. We're passionate about enabling people with fabulous ideas solve social issues through the power of the community.

• Groundups are informal groups which embody the spirit of giving and rally the community to respond to issues arising within communities. They diversify and strengthen the Giving Ecosystem by creating innovative solutions, offering opportunities for informal volunteering, and encouraging a sense of ownership within communities.
  

• Support the planning and implementation of BT programmes
• Engage key stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of the BT programmes
• Build relationships with groundups by engaging them through regular conversations and providing advisory service to address challenges they face
• Work together with other BT team members to deliver the overall objectives of the initiative

• Bachelors in Sociology, Business, Social Sciences or related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working in partnerships, programme management, community and stakeholder engagement roles in the non-profit sector
• Ability to analyse and synthesize information, as well as translate policy guidance into actionable strategies
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Able to independently network and manage internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to design, manage and implement programmes
• Good at planning and organising events
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in MS office suite