Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connects people, uplifts communities, protects our planet and advances capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond. Temasek Foundation’s programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come.
We are looking for a candidate with strong analytical and critical thinking skills with experience in strategic planning; and the development of initiatives and partnerships. The incumbent is also expected to cultivate and engage various stakeholders to form networks and collaborations.
The incumbent will identify global and local trends that affects communities, through a data- or an evidence-based approach.
The incumbent should have experience navigating and influencing a cross-functional, matrixed organisations and the ability to communicate and present information to internal, external or senior stakeholders.
Reporting to Head, Community Networks and Partnership (CNP), the Manager or Associate Director, CNP, has the following responsibilities:
Planning
- Understand the needs on the ground, either in the fields of people with different abilities and caregivers, or in enterprise and support system building, through informed data and research, and dialogues with non-profit and community organisations, government agencies, sector administrators and other organisations.
- Identify emerging trends and assess gaps in services, including capacity and/or capability; and opportunities and threats that impact local community needs.
- Ability to comprehend and analyse different approaches to funding and financing for sustainability of community programmes.
- Generate actionable insights for internal and external stakeholder engagements.
Development
- Develop internal and external community network and partnership strategies, in particular enterprise and support system building, that shape engagements, collaborations or priorities.
- Work closely with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to support the implementation of strategies to achieve the desired outcomes and impact.
- Generate actionable insights for internal and external stakeholder engagements and drive partnership to curate appropriate community initiatives or collaborations.
Implementation/Monitoring
- Identify potential programmes for implementation; or identify programme partners and support them with the development of programme proposals, including assessing programme viability, budget, impact, outcomes and governance.
- Write and present board papers in support of the programme proposals for approval and implementation.
- Monitor the implementation and progress of programmes towards agreed objectives and outcomes, and to proactively work with partners to take needed corrective actions to keep programmes on track.
Others
- Contributing as a team member to CNP, Temasek Foundation or the Temasek Family through involvement in projects across workstreams.
- Assist Head (CNP) on any other tasks/projects and when assigned.
Requirements
- Degree qualification with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to utilise data, identify priorities, and develop sustainable strategies to pursue them.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness to work and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, quick to process direction changes, and embrace ambiguity.
- Clear and concise communicator with the ability to synthesise multiple sources of information, identify key take-aways and derive actionable insights.
- Possess strong writing and presentation skills.
- Balance attention to detail with timely execution; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, or as a team.
- A collaborator who can work, network and partner well within diverse teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- A passion for social and community causes is a plus.
