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Position Filled: Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Advisory (WHDA) Senior Executive

October 2nd, 2019 | Jobs @ AWARE, News

We are no longer accepting applicants for this role.

AWARE’s Advocacy, Research and Communications department is looking for a Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Advisory (WHDA) Senior Executive who can provide those who have experienced discrimination and harassment in the workplace with practical support and advice.

WHDA is a new service launched by AWARE in September 2019. Besides the ARC department, WHDA advisors also liaise with AWARE’s Women’s Care Centre and Sexual Assault Care Centre on cases. Read more about WHDA here.

The role will also require significant time spent supporting the ARC team—organising events and trainings, and doing project-based work.

Position: WHDA Senior Executive
Commitment: Full time, Monday to Friday
Salary Range: $3,640 to $4,545
Starting date: Mid-November 2019
Last day of application: 10 November 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:

  • 2 years of related experience in client-facing or community work

  • Relevant educational qualifications, like social work, counselling, psychology or related field
  • Experience in law or human resources, with understanding of the Employment Act, workers’ rights is advantageous

  • Excellent interpersonal, 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

Please note that due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. If you have any questions about this position, please email careers@aware.org.sg.