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AWARE is hiring a senior executive to join its newly created community engagement department, S.P.A.C.E (Support, Partner and Act through Community Engagement).

Position: Senior Executive
Department: S.P.A.C.E 
Commitment: Permanent, Full Time
Salary range: SGD $4,000-4,800
Starting date: Immediate
Citizenship: Singapore citizen/Permanent Resident 

Job Description:

Reporting to the S.P.A.C.E. Manager, you will be part of a three-person team responsible for leading and implementing S.P.A.C.E.’s community engagement programmes. Your role will include the following responsibilities:

• Conceptualise, develop, market and run new community programmes such as a youth peer sex ed programme and feminist leadership programme for young leaders
• Engage the community in the Dover heartland with programmes that promote equality, dignity, and inclusion
• Collaborate with partners from government and non-governmental organisations, community partners, volunteers and sponsors on programmes and initiatives that promote gender equality
• Work closely with internal teams to create and deliver programmes
• Train on gender-related topics and facilitate gender-related workshops for community audiences
• Coordinate volunteers and manage volunteers to ensure they are fulfilling their responsibilities
• Organise and coordinate events and projects

The role will be subject to satisfactory references and a three-month probation period. At times, weekend and evening work may be required.

Requirements, Competencies and Personal Characteristics:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and versatility to work effectively with diverse communities, e.g. youths, grassroots, marginalised or low-income communities
• Strong organisational and time-management skills; good multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Public speaking, training and/or facilitation skills
• Good problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise during planning and implementation of projects
• Ability to find creative ways to motivate, inspire and educate community members
• Enthusiasm and ability to motivate, guide and mentor volunteers
• Ability to follow-through and communicate responsively
• Good knowledge of computer software applications (Google apps, Powerpoint, Excel, MS word, Canva, etc.)
• Self-motivation, proactivity and adaptable work attitude
• Proficiency in Chinese or Malay is an asset
• Strong belief in gender equality and the values of AWARE
• Warm and friendly attitude and high EQ, energised by volunteerism, working with people and networking
• Patience and diplomacy
• Confidence to voice opinions to ED, Board and colleagues
• Ability to work independently while contributing to an excellent team dynamic

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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.