Job Purpose:
The Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) team leads the development and coordination of RC's communications and partnerships to advance our mission. We serve as a channel to amplify our services and programmes, bridge our clients towards stronger acceptance in the community and contribute to progressing the narrative of disability inclusion in Singapore.
The Senior Executive, Partnership and Community Activation is responsible for designing and implementing strategies that enhance collaboration with stakeholders, drive community engagement, and promote inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. To this end, the postholder will identify and cultivate partnerships that align with Rainbow Centre's goals, and execute projects pertaining to fundraising and donor, partner and volunteer engagement and management.
Critical Work Areas
Partnership Development
- Identify and Cultivate Partnerships: Research and identify potential partners (e.g., NGOs, businesses, community organisations) that align with RC's mission and goals
- Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective partners to foster collaboration and support for advocacy initiatives
- Collaborative Projects: Design and implement joint projects and initiatives with partners that promote inclusivity and empower individuals with disabilities
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate regular communication and engagement with partners, ensuring alignment on goals and shared outcomes.
- Impact Assessment: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership initiatives, gathering feedback to enhance future collaborations
Community Engagement and Activation
- Community Outreach: Develop and execute outreach strategies to engage diverse communities, raising awareness of RC's mission and programmes
- Event Coordination: Plan and manage community events, workshops, and campaigns that promote inclusivity and build community capacity
- Volunteer Engagement: Recruit, train, and support volunteers to participate in community initiatives and advocacy efforts, fostering a sense of ownership and involvement
- Feedback Mechanisms: Establish channels for community feedback to understand needs and priorities, using insights to inform program development
- Inclusive Practices Promotion: Advocate for inclusive practices within the community by sharing resources and best practices with stakeholders
Programme Development and Management
- Fundraising Plan Execution: Support execution of RC's annual fundraising plan
- Data Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on all submissions, grant-funded projects and donors in relevant databases and filing systems
- Donor & Grant Research: Conduct research, prospecting, applying to multiple donor sources and relevant grants, and delivering quality impact and donor reports.
Job Holder Requirements
- A good degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences or in a related field
- Community Programmes Management: Prior hands-on experience in the planning, development, implementation, and reporting of innovative community engagement programmes, inclusion work, or ground-up initiatives is an advantage.
- For this position, regular weekend duties are required.
