AWARE’s Advocacy, Research & Communications (ARC) department is looking for a Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Advisory (WHDA) Executive.

WHDA is a new service by AWARE. It’s in its pilot phase currently and will be officially launched in August. This person will support those who have suffered discrimination and harassment at the workplace, with general advice on options available to them should they wish to lodge a complaint with their employer and/or relevant government authorities. The role also requires significant time spent supporting the ARC team in organising events, trainings, and project-based work.

Position: ARC Workplace Executive
Commitment: Full time, Monday to Friday
Starting date: 1 July 2019
Last day of application: 4 June 2019

Please apply here. 

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Job description:

• Managing and ensuring adequate and timely response to people reaching out to the Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Advisory
• Conducting intake interviews, client support and management of cases (case work), including providing and arranging for Women’s Care Centre services
• Regular data management and filing for reporting and analysis, including creating and improving standard operating procedures for the Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Advisory
• Identify and improve current processes for better case management and client experience of the Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Advisory
• Provide support for advocacy, action and/or research
• Organise and deliver worker’s rights trainings
• Assist in promoting AWARE’s services and mission by organising and publicising events and liaising with external partners and stakeholders
• Assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of community engagement strategies

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in client-facing or community work
• Relevant educational qualifications, like social work, counselling, psychology or related field
• Understanding of the Employment Act, workers’ rights is a plus but not essential
• Excellent inter-personal, empathy and communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient with computers and MS office, especially Excel and Word
• Superb time-management and organisational skills
• Strong project planning: highly creative, adaptable and a self-starter
• Ability to work independently to manage projects
• Competency to maintain positive and effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience or interest in supporting or empowering individuals
• Strong belief in gender equality and the values of AWARE

If you have any questions about this position, please email careers@aware.org.sg.