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We are looking for an experienced manager to manage the Secretariat of AWARE, including overseeing and managing fundraising, HR, volunteer and member management, financial management, and compliance. The Secretariat Manager will work closely with the Executive Director in the performance of her duties and will be supported by an administrative assistant. 

The Secretariat Manager will report to work 4 or 5 days a week, depending on their experience, and will have three direct reports.

Fundraising

• Promote AWARE to donors and positively represent the organization in fund raising.
• Spearhead research, submissions of donor proposals and reports, and cultivation of prospective donors, grantors and foundations.
• Develop and implement funding strategies, prospects and projects based on AWARE’s needs, community issues, and resource opportunities to maximise funds raised for AWARE.
• Plan and execute stewardship of AWARE’s donors.
• Oversee the organisation of key events such as AWARE’s annual ball.
• Research new revenue-generating opportunities to drive financial sustainability.
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events.

HR Management

• • Manage the recruitment, selection and hiring of new staff, consultants and volunteers.
  • Ensure that a career planning and performance management system is established and implemented for all staff.
  • Oversee all aspects of the HR function, including salary and benefits administration, recruitment and hiring processes, employee relations
  • Provide staff with orientation and updated guidelines 
  • Ensure that an effective training process is in place for staff, including training needs assessments, professional development plans, and monitoring the implementation of those plans. 

Volunteer and Membership Management

• Oversee the recruitment and management of volunteers and members
• Implement policies and practices that optimise AWARE’s use of volunteers
• Implement policies and practices to engage, manage and increase AWARE’s members
• Support staff to effectively manage volunteers

Accounts, Administration and Compliance

• Oversee the management ofAWARE’s accounts and budget.
• Assist the Executive Director with budget development and the implementation of the annual plan.
• Oversee: i) compliance administration ; ii) running and maintenance of AWARE Centre;  and iii) administrative support for the board

Minimum Requirements:

♣ At least 5 years experience in a management role

♣ Established network of contacts and ability to engage and mobilise potential donors and volunteers

♣ Relevant experience in and adept at managing operations and people

♣ Experience in fundraising, marketing, sales, PR or communications

♣ Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing

♣ Proficient in managing budgets and the use of IT

♣ A good people person

♣ Committed to gender equality and the values of AWARE

Valued Experience

♣ Familiarity with AWARE’s work / constituency / organisation

♣ Human Resources experience

♣ Non Profit Management

How to Apply

Send a cover letter and your CV, including the names and contact numbers of two referees, to:

Corinna Lim, Executive Director of AWARE at ed@aware.org.sg

Application deadline: 16 February 2018

N.B. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.