Tech Analyst

Overall Job Responsibility

The individual will be part of a dynamic and pioneering team driving ecosystem support to empower persons with disabilities and caregivers through integration of services and accessibility, improving built & digital environment and enabling adoption of tech solutions. He/she will contribute towards the capability building of persons with disabilities, caregivers, and sector professionals; and implement initiatives that enhances the independent living skills of persons with disabilities.

This position is part of the Innovation division, which manages the centre for assistive technology (AT), Tech Able, and reaches out to people and organisations interested in AT and accessibility, in addition to supporting persons with disabilities in independent living.

Duties and Responsibilities

Project management and partnerships

• Establish and lead the engagement with and maintainance of relationships with various stakeholders such as service providers, technology and corporate partners, government agencies, funders, persons with disabilities, and caregivers.
• Design, plan, execute, and manage projects to meet specific goals and deliverables in accordance to stipulated timelines.
• Develop and manage strategies for effective communication, engagement and collaboration with different stakeholders.
• Design and implement marketing and publicity plans for the projects where necessary.

Business strategy development

• Offer consultancy services on AT and Accessibility, including technical analysis, industry best practices, to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify challenges and potential solutions through collaborations with local researchers, innovators and technology companies that contribute to the development of projects/initiatives aimed at addressing these challenges.
• Monitor, research and gather information on advancements in the technology space to aid decision making processes that contribute to fostering collaboration with stakeholders and development of relevant projects/initiatives.

Placemaking and outreach

• Develop and implement the installation of an interactive experience to engage stakeholders in an impactful manner to raise awareness about assistive technology and accessibility.
• Conduct outreach to targeted audience to raise awareness through interactive experiences.
• Curate a community of like minded stakeholders in the accessibility and assisitve technology domain for knowledge sharing and peer learning.

• Degree in any discipline (or relevant working experience in lieu of a degree)
• Five to ten years of professional experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience in project management, programme development, stakeholder engagement, and/or change management
• Functional knowledge of at least one innovation related approach/methodology (e.g. design thinking, user experience design, futures thinking, or equivalent), demonstrated through previous work experience, involvement in standalone projects, or completion of relevant courses
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Possess good presentation and writing skills, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and convincingly
• Strong people skills to engage both internal and external stakeholders, and comfortable with faciliating discussions
• Able to contribute as part of a team, while working independently on individual responsibilities with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational skills to keep tasks on time under tight deadlines and resourceful in problem solving
• Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Strong and broad based interest in technology, particularly in the use of technology for good
• Courage to propose and test new ideas, and learn from successes and failures
• Strong passion for creating positive social impact and disability inclusion is a must. Prior experience in the disability sector or familiarity with disability issues is an advantage

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