SCWO Careers

TITLE:                           Social Service Executive (Programmes & Operations)

DEPARTMENT:            Direct Services

REPORTS TO:              Deputy, Chief Executive Officer

The SCWO-Star Shelter is one of direct services by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO). It is a crisis shelter that provides temporary refuge of women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. Star Shelter provides holistic support, including provision of food and daily necessities, counselling, case management, financial assistance as well as education and recreational programmes, to help them heal from the trauma of abuse and rebuild their lives free from violence.

We are now looking for a Social Service Executive. 

SCWO-Star Shelter is hiring a Social Service Executive to assist and support the Star Shelter team in terms of partnerships, programmes, administration and operations management. Being a Social Service Executive at Star Shelter, you will also have the opportunity to be a part of various advocacy projects that can make impactful changes to the society!

The Job: 

• Serve as administrative liaison, providing support for daily maintenance of facilities, records management, collection, and reporting of statistics.
• Prepare and submit reports on monthly and quarterly basis and provide accurate data and information for annual and biennial reports.
• Prepare for and coordinate relevant meetings, and visits from external stakeholders.
• Follow-up with supporters, donors and stakeholders, including thank you letters and impact reports.
• Support, co-ordinate and administer all projects and activities pertaining to Star Shelter
• Support Volunteer Management Executive for volunteer-led activities
  • Developing volunteer recruitment strategies and reactivation strategies for passive volunteers
  • Evaluate volunteer management practices and develop volunteer training, recognition, and engagement programmes.
  • Maintain and develop existing portfolio of volunteer relationships.
• Deliver regular and ad-hoc volunteer-led activities for the beneficiaries by matching expectations of all involved parties.
• Support and oversee volunteers in coordination of activities.
• Support SCWO Partnerships in events relating to Direct services.
  • Maintain and develop existing portfolio of corporate relationships.
  • Secure retention of corporate supporters and grant-makers
  • Act as an ambassador for Star Shelter, represent the department at external events.
• Support Marketing and Communications Assistant Manager in generating relevant marketing materials for Star Shelter
• Coordinate the execution of Star Shelter’s SOPs, Policies, Procedures, and operations, whilst monitoring compliance with the policies, regulations, and appropriate laws.
• Support SCWO Operations executive on requisite supplies for Star Shelter
• Manage Petty cash and grants application and reporting for Star Shelter
• Coordinate incoming donations and collection of donations, including monetary and in-kind donation (i.e., furniture and household appliances for residents as well as groceries and daily necessities for the shelter)
• Any other duties as assigned by direct report.

Job Requirements  

Technical Competencies: 

• Having a diploma/degree in psychology, social work, counselling, or a relevant field  
• Minimum of 2 years’ working experience
• Strong interpersonal communication abilities with individuals and systems at multi-levels
• Enjoys working in a dynamic social service environment.
• Enjoys working on a range of tasks and responsibilities related to direct work and service planning.
• Team player with an ability function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Open for Singaporean or PR only

Overview of the Organisation: 

The Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) was established in 1980 as the national coordinating body of women’s organisations in Singapore. SCWO has more than 60-member organisations, which represent over 600,000 women, and it serves to unite them to work toward ideals of ‘Equal Space, Equal Voice and Equal Worth’ for women in Singapore. 

TITLE:                Programmes Assistant Manager (Project Awesome)

DEPARTMENT: Programmes and Engagement

REPORTS TO:    Director, Programmes and Engagement

Do you agree that we should be inspiring young people, especially girls, to dare to dream and to chart their own path in life?

If you said ‘Yes!’, you could be the person we are looking for.

The Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF) was launched by the Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) in 2014 to recognise and honour the outstanding women of Singapore in all fields of endeavour. We now have 182 awesome women in the Hall of Fame.  

Project Awesome is the school outreach arm of SWHF. It was launched in 2021 to step up our efforts to get the inspiring stories of the women in the Hall of Fame to schoolchildren. This is done by offering schools lesson plans, workshops, and exhibitions and talks built around the stories of the women in the Hall of Fame. The primary objective of Project Awesome is to inspire and empower every child in Singapore, with a special focus on girls, to dream big, aim high, chart their own path, and live their lives to their fullest potential.

We are now looking for someone to drive and manage Project Awesome.

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the execution of Project Awesome. He/she will lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the various activities, including exhibitions, assembly talks, workshops, and lesson plans, to achieve the project’s objectives. He/she will collaborate with stakeholders, manage project resources, and ensure the successful execution of Project Awesome. Additionally, the incumbent will utilise their business development acumen to fine-tune the business plan, identify partnership opportunities, and maximise the project’s impact. This role requires a strong passion for education, gender equality, and the empowerment of young individuals.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Execution and Management:

• Oversee the implementation of various activities under Project Awesome, including exhibitions, assembly talks, workshops, and lesson plans etc.
• Coordinate with schools, teachers, and relevant stakeholders to schedule and organise project activities.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, including budget management, staffing, and logistics coordination.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and address any issues or challenges that arise during project execution.

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Cultivate strong relationships with schools, educators, students, and other relevant stakeholders to maximise project impact.
• Collaborate with the team to identify and engage inspiring role models and speakers for assembly talks and workshops.
• Communicate project updates, objectives, and outcomes to stakeholders and seek their input and support.

3. Business Development and Fine-tuning the Business Plan

• Utilise business development acumen to fine-tune the business plan for Project Awesome, aligning it with strategic goals and identifying growth opportunities.
• Identify potential partnership opportunities with schools, organisations, and sponsors to expand the project’s reach and resources.
• Conduct market research, analyse industry trends, and make recommendations to optimise the project’s impact and sustainability.

4. Program Evaluation and Improvement:

• Develop and implement evaluation metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of Project Awesome.
• Collect feedback from schools, students, and other stakeholders to continuously improve project activities and offerings.
• Analyse data and generate reports to measure project outcomes and share key findings.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, schedules, progress reports, and evaluation findings.
• Prepare regular project status reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Ensure that all project activities comply with relevant policies, regulations, and safety guidelines.

6. Supporting company-wide events & initiatives

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (a relevant degree in business development & project management is a plus)
• Proven experience in project management, preferably in the education or non-profit sector.
• Strong business development acumen, with the ability to fine-tune the business plan and identify partnership opportunities.
• Knowledge of educational outreach programs, curriculum development, and student engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including team management and collaboration.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating project outcomes and impact.
• Passion for education, gender equality, and the empowerment of young individuals.
• Only for Singaporean and PR

The Singapore Council of Women’s Organisations (SCWO) was established in 1980 as the national coordinating body of women’s organisations in Singapore. SCWO has more than 60-member organisations, which represent over 600,000 women, and it serves to unite them to work toward ideals of ‘Equal Space, Equal Voice and Equal Worth’ for women in Singapore.

For more information on:

• Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame (SWHF), please visit https://www.swhf.sg/

Project Awesome, please visit https://awesome.swhf.sg/