Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Planning
* Head the Communications and Partnerships Department and provide strategic leadership in developing departmental strategies, annual budgets, and workplans aligned with SCWO’s organisational goals.
* Develop integrated communications, partnership, and fundraising strategies to support SCWO’s advocacy, programmes, and long‑term sustainability.
Strategic Communications & Public Positioning
* Oversee the development and execution of communications strategies across media, digital platforms, publications, and campaigns.
* Strengthen SCWO’s brand, visibility, and public positioning as the national coordinating body for women’s organisations in Singapore.
* Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on messaging, stakeholder positioning, and reputation management.
* Oversee media relations and the promotion of SCWO’s views through publications, statements, and public communications.
Partnerships & Fundraising
* Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy to build and deepen relationships with corporates, foundations, donors, government agencies, and community partners.
* Lead fundraising strategy development, including corporate partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and donor engagement initiatives.
* Identify and cultivate strategic collaborations and funding opportunities aligned with SCWO’s mission and programmes.
* Oversee stewardship frameworks to ensure strong donor relations, accountability, and impact reporting.
People Leadership & Management
* Lead, mentor, and manage the Communications and Partnerships team, fostering a collaborative, high‑performance, and mission‑driven culture.
* Set clear goals, manage performance, and support professional development of team members.
Qualifications & Experience
* A recognised degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
* At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in communications, partnerships, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, public affairs or related fields, including a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership or head‑of‑function role.
* Demonstrated experience in developing and executing organisation‑wide communications and partnership strategies.
* Proven track record in fundraising, corporate engagement, sponsorship development, or resource mobilisation.
* Solid experience in media relations, publications, and public‑facing communications, including managing sensitive or high‑profile issues.
* Experience in the non‑profit, advocacy, public sector, or membership‑based sector is highly desirable.
* Strong people management experience, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams.
* Open for Singaporean or PR only.
Key Competencies
* Strategic leadership and planning
* Strategic communications and public influence
* Partnership development and fundraising capability
* Stakeholder engagement and relationship management
* Brand stewardship and reputation management
* Collaboration and influencing skillsPeople leadership and team development
* Strong alignment with SCWO’s mission and values
This is a 3 years contract (Renewable) position.
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