Roles and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Programmes and Community Partnerships is responsible for the effective development, implementation and evaluation of programmes and community partnerships for clients of SUN-DAC.
This role involves cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships with community organisations, corporate entities, government agencies and other relevant organisations to support SUN-DAC’s mission and objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive programme strategies aligned with the organisation’s mission and goals.
- Lead the planning, execution and evaluation of all programmes and initiatives ensuring they meet the established standards and deliver measurable impact.
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with community organisations, corporate organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness and impact of the programmes.
- Collaborate with Centre Managers, Case Managers and Allied Health Professionals to assess client needs, identify priorities and develop innovative solutions to address challenges.
- Develop and implement a volunteer management framework that includes the orientation, training and matching of volunteers to programmes and services based on the volunteers skills, interests and availability. This would include
- Manage programme budgets, resources and timelines effectively to ensure efficient utilisation and deliver of outcomes.
- Provide leadership to the Programmes and Community Partnerships team, including recruitment, training, performance management and professional development!
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement within the programmes and community partnerships.
- Monitor and report on programme performance, outcomes and impact to internal and external stakeholders including partners and the community.
- Represent the organisation at external events, workshops and conferences to promote its mission, programmes and community partnerships.
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (eg. Social sciences, community development, public administration)
· Proven experience in programme management, community partnership development, volunteer management or related roles, with demonstrated success in designing, implementing and evaluating programmes.
· Strong managerial skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams and peers to achieve objectives and impactful outcomes.
· Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
· Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and executive programme strategies that address client needs and priorities.
· Analytical mindset with proficiency in programme analytics
· Knowledge of relevant policies and best practices in community development, social services, volunteer management or related fields.
· Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management.
