Director, Communications and Partnerships

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Head the Communications and Partnerships Department and provide strategic leadership in developing departmental strategies, annual budgets, and workplans aligned with SCWO's organisational goals.

. Develop integrated communications, partnership, and fundraising strategies to support SCWO's advocacy, programmes, and long-term sustainability.

Strategic Communications & Public Positioning

. Oversee the development and execution of communications strategies across media, digital platforms, publications, and campaigns.

. Strengthen SCWO's brand, visibility, and public positioning as the national coordinating body for women's organisations in Singapore.

. Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on messaging, stakeholder positioning, and reputation management.

. Oversee media relations and the promotion of SCWO's views through publications, statements, and public communications.

Partnerships & Fundraising

. Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy to build and deepen relationships with corporates, foundations, donors, government agencies, and community partners.

. Lead fundraising strategy development, including corporate partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and donor engagement initiatives.

. Identify and cultivate strategic collaborations and funding opportunities aligned with SCWO's mission and programmes.

. Oversee stewardship frameworks to ensure strong donor relations, accountability, and impact reporting.

People Leadership & Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Communications and Partnerships team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance, and mission-driven culture.
• Set clear goals, manage performance, and support professional development of team members.

Qualifications & Experience

. A recognised degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.

. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in communications, partnerships, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, public affairs or related fields, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership or head-of-function role.

. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing organisation-wide communications and partnership strategies.

. Proven track record in fundraising, corporate engagement, sponsorship development, or resource mobilisation.

. Solid experience in media relations, publications, and public-facing communications, including managing sensitive or high-profile issues.

. Experience in the non-profit, advocacy, public sector, or membership-based sector is highly desirable.

. Strong people management experience, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

. Open for Singaporean or PR only.

Key Competencies

. Strategic leadership and planning

. Strategic communications and public influence

. Partnership development and fundraising capability

. Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

. Brand stewardship and reputation management

. Collaboration and influencing skills

. People leadership and team development

. Strong alignment with SCWO's mission and values

This is a 3 years contract (Renewable) position.