Executive, Programme & Volunteer Management

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

The role is to provide all areas of support in  planning, organising, implementing and overseeing of overall running and execution of programmes, services and activities as well as volunteer resource of the Centre.

• Plan, co-ordinate and implement programmes and services according to identified plans that enhance the re-integration potential of released inmates.
• Engage and collaborate with stake-holders, individual volunteers and corporate partners to maximise resources and to execute the programme and services to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Assist in developing structures and processes for collection and collation of information on programmes and service utilisation by beneficiaries with purpose of evaluating its outputs and outcomes.
• Assist in generating monthly and quarterly reports on programmes and services to management, corporate and individual donors, partners and volunteers.
• To assist in recruiting, orientating and supporting volunteers in their role of journeying with released inmates and their families.
• To manage and coordinate volunteers to undergo identified and appropriate training and development courses that are in alignment to SPS and Centre’s training plan.
• To assist Programme Manager to develop platforms or structures to ensure that the well-being of volunteers is taken care of and that they are duly recognised for their effort of supporting beneficiaries.
• Assist in fund-raising initiatives especially in planning and organising events involving external stake-holders, corporate partners, volunteers and community.
• Support and assist the operation of faith-related work of the Centre both inside and outside the prisons.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in any discipline
• Previous experience in prison support related work
• Ability to work on weekends especially Sundays is a must.
• Flexibility in working hours to respond to demands of programmes and service an advantage.
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as member of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel

Competencies

• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Technical proficiency
• Interpersonal skills
• Initiative