Programme Manager - Home for Good Singapore

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (subject to organisational needs)
Reports to: Executive Director

About Home for Good Singapore

Home for Good Singapore supports and connects foster families so that every foster child can grow up in a safe, nurturing, and supportive home. We work alongside foster parents, volunteers, fostering agencies, and community partners to strengthen the fostering ecosystem and ensure families receive the support they need throughout their fostering journey.

Role Summary

The Programme Manager leads the development and delivery of programmes that strengthen support for foster families in Singapore. The role focuses on identifying needs within the fostering ecosystem, designing initiatives that equip and connect foster families, and building partnerships that strengthen the community supporting them.
Working closely with foster parents, volunteers, and sector partners, the Programme Manager ensures programmes are responsive, impactful, and aligned with the mission of Home for Good Singapore. The role combines programme strategy, community engagement, and partnership development to support sustainable fostering journeys for families and children.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Strategy and Development

. Design and lead programmes that strengthen the well-being, resilience, and capacity of foster families
. Identify gaps, emerging challenges, and opportunities within the fostering ecosystem and initiate programmes that address these needs
. Apply Theory of Change (ToC) and logic models to guide programme design, implementation, and evaluation
. Ensure programmes align with the organisation's mission and contribute to meaningful outcomes for foster families and children

Strengthen the Foster Care Community

. Build trusted relationships with foster parents, volunteers, fostering agencies, and community partners
. Facilitate initiatives that encourage peer support, shared learning, and community connection
. Support outreach efforts that raise awareness of fostering and strengthen community participation

Ecosystem Partnerships and Collaboration

. Develop collaborative relationships with fostering agencies, social service organisations, and community partners
. Identify opportunities for partnerships and initiatives that strengthen the foster care ecosystem
. Represent the organisation in sector collaborations and community initiatives related to fostering support

Volunteer Engagement and Mobilisation

. Recruit, train, and support volunteers who contribute to programmes and community initiatives
. Create meaningful opportunities for volunteers to contribute their time, skills, and lived experience
. Foster an engaged and supportive volunteer community

Programme Management and Operations

. Oversee programme implementation, including planning, scheduling, logistics, and coordination
. Manage programme budgets and ensure responsible use of resources
. Coordinate with facilitators, vendors, and partners to deliver high-quality programmes

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact

. Track programme outcomes through data collection, participant feedback, and evaluation
. Assess programme effectiveness and recommend improvements
. Contribute to organisational reporting, including impact reporting and annual reports
. Maintain clear documentation of programme activities and outcomes

Success in the First 12 Months

. Develop or refine programmes that address key needs faced by foster families
. Build strong relationships with foster parents, volunteers, and sector partners
. Strengthen peer support and community connection among foster families
. Establish systems to track programme outcomes and participant feedback
. Identify opportunities for collaboration that strengthen the foster care ecosystem

Who We Are Looking For Experience

. 3-5 years of experience in programme management, community development, or social services
. Experience designing or implementing community-based programmes or initiatives
. Experience working with volunteers, families, or community groups
. Experience in the nonprofit or social service sector is an advantage

Skills

. Programme design, development, and management
. Ability to translate community needs and ecosystem gaps into programme initiatives
. Stakeholder and partnership development
. Community engagement and facilitation
. Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
. Understanding of Theory of Change (ToC) and logic models
. Awareness of the foster care or social service landscape

Preferred Experience

. Experience working in fostering, child welfare, or family services
. Familiarity with Singapore's social service landscape
. Experience collaborating with government agencies or social service organisations

Personal Attributes

. Passion for community development and social impact
. Empathy and sensitivity when working with foster families
. Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable
. Strong initiative and ability to translate ideas into action

Why Join Us

At Home for Good Singapore, we believe every foster child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing, and supportive home. Our work focuses on strengthening the community of foster families and ensuring they receive the support needed for a sustainable fostering journey.
As Programme Manager, you will have the opportunity to contribute to programmes that support foster families, build meaningful partnerships across the fostering community, and help shape initiatives that strengthen the foster care ecosystem in Singapore.

Working Conditions

. Some evening or weekend work may be required to support workshops or community events
. Occasional travel within Singapore for meetings, events, or community engagement

How to Apply

Interested applicants may submit a resume and a brief cover note outlining relevant experience to [Confidential Information]