Programme Executive

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion.

Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society.

Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

About Us

The Children and Youth Group (CYG) in The Salvation Army Singapore serves hundreds of vulnerable children and youth yearly. In line with our vision to provide a continuum of care to uplift those in need, our services span from preventive services, foster care and residential services to reunification support services for vulnerable children returning to their natural families after being removed due to safety concerns. We believe that every child is precious and unique and children grow best in families. We also believe in the potential of every child and family to transform and thrive.

About the job

The Programme Executive coordinates and facilitates programmes to meet the needs of the residents and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Enjoy working with children and youth
• Plans and executes programmes based on client needs
• Conduct needs assessment to support development of programmes based on client needs
• Provide programme updates and is accountable to the supervisor
• Proactively identifies areas of improvement in programme management
• Implement quality control and compliance procedures
• Maintain good records on the progress of residents, volunteers and the programmes
• Organised and a good communicator
• Develop information materials for distribution to clients and volunteers
• Guide volunteers in executing programme activities
• Plan and conduct volunteer orientation and regular trainings
• Coordinate with other organisations for the execution of programmes
• Manage communications and feedback from stakeholders
• Conduct outreach activities to target client groups, other organisations and the community
• Work closely with all stakeholders
• Resourceful individual who brings creative ideas to the programme department
• Able to work in tandem in fundraising and the more complex residential team

Job Requirements

• With experience in running programmes, working with volunteers and fundraising
• Good interpersonal skills
• Collaborative personality
• Takes initiative
• Creative
• Analytical
• Experience in marketing and fundraising is an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Bachelor from a recognised institution
• At least 2 years of working experience
• Preferably in Social Services
• Keen to work in children and youth sector.

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Hours

Total work hours is 44 hours per week.

Under normal circumstances the hours of duty will be as follows:

10am to 7pm Monday to Friday (inclusive 1 hour lunch break)

The service is a 24/7 community care service, hence flexibility in work arrangement is expected as per the needs of the Department and Home

Work Location

Children and Youth Group - Gracehaven Children's Home

3 Lorong Napiri Singapore 547528

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