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Job Summary
The jobholder (2 year contract) supports the Future Ready department in its efforts to ensure Malay/Muslim professionals become resilient and future ready. The jobholder also performs the Secretariat functions to support the planning, execution and evaluation of events, programmes and internal operations required by the MENDAKI Professionals Networks (PNs) that is assigned to the jobholder.
The jobholder is expected to work from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and may be required to work on some weekends, weeknights, and public holidays to support organisation events as required.
Key Responsibility Areas
Strategic and Partnership Management
- Work alongside the team to drive the MENDAKI PN strategies by engaging and developing Malay/Muslim professionals to groom the next generation of community and industry leaders.
- Connect with government agencies and key partners such as SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore for updates on the data and trends pertaining to employment and employability
- Work hand-in-hand with assigned PN Team Leads and Core Teams and other stakeholders and partners in implementing key Future Ready
- Collaborate with key departments in MENDAKI (such as Communications and Partnerships) to ensure alignment of messaging and workplan targets.
- Support the department in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new partners to drive impactful programmes, explore new initiatives, and secure funding to support the PN efforts.
Secretariat role to MENDAKI Professional Networks (PN)
- To serve as the secretariat to assigned PNs and work closely with the PN Leads, Asst Leads and Core Teams to achieve their targets.
- Work with assigned PN Core Teams and Communications Team to develop marketing collaterals and strategies to enhance engagement.
- Maintain and manage the professionals’ database including tracking professionals’ information, engagement history contact information and other relevant data points.
- Assist in budget forecasting and budgeting activities in relation to the assigned networks, including sourcing of funding for new project ideas.
- Implement budget plans to manage resource allocations to the assigned networks’ projects and initiatives.
- Monitor budget outcomes to ensure proper utilization and accounting of resources.
- To organise regular onboarding briefing for new PN members.
- To oversee the engagement strategies which include regular communications with PN members via email and LinkedIn.
Programme Management
- To support FR leadership team in the planning and organisation of the PN events at MENDAKI level and providing timely updates about PN works to Management and stakeholders.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the projects and initiatives carried out by the assigned PNs through the collection and analysis of feedback.
- Conduct reviews of programmes and recommend areas of improvement or adaptation, in consultation with PN Leads and Core teams, to suit the needs of the professionals in the relevant sectors.
- Assist in other key Future Ready initiatives for Malay/Muslim professionals such as Hari Raya Networking Lunch, #MakingConnections and other network engagement sessions.
Other Administrative Duties
- Any other duties as assigned by the FR leadership team and MENDAKI management as a whole.
Requirements
- Degree in Business Administration/ Project Management or other related degrees
- 2-3 years of experience in programme/events delivery and management, and stakeholder engagement and management.
- Experience in secretariat and committee roles and volunteer management is useful
- Good understanding of PMETs, growth sectors, and employment and career landscapes. Interest in education and community issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholders across different levels.
- Able to communicate persuasively and possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Proactive and motivated as well as a team player.
- Strong administrative and project management skills, and detail-oriented.
