The functions under the Manager’s purview include research and advocacy, community engagement, as well as supporting the administration of the RED Space among others.  

Research and Advocacy 

• Provide secretariat support to RED Advisory Committee (REDAC) 
• Project manage all research projects on Muslim women (MW) and/or women-related issues 
• Organise efforts that showcase the research findings to the professional community 
• Implement strategies and activities necessary to carry out the advocacy agenda and lobby for policies/initiatives that benefit MW 
• Draft and publish advocacy content pieces e.g. commentaries, op-eds 

Community Engagement 

• Execute proactive engagement strategies to gather insights and ground sensing to support women issues and promote ground-up initiatives 
• Proactively engage key partners/stakeholders to develop and drive collaborative initiatives  
• Conceptualise, plan and implement engagement programmes and evaluate programme effectiveness for continuous improvement opportunities. This include services and programmes @RED Space 

The suitable candidate will be responsible for all areas related to corporate communications i.e. both internal and external communications, including but not limited to corporate communications, PR/media relations, as well as partner/stakeholder outreach.

• 1. Corporate Communications  
     
  • Create, enhance and maintain a strong and positive overall corporate image for the organisation 
  • Manage both internal and external communications platforms of the organisation, including Intranet, newsletters, marketing collaters, MediaWatch etc  
  • Responsible for regularly updating  corporate information in all marketing assets, which includes ppt deck, boiler plate, factsheet, corporate/programme videos, and profile write ups on all print and digital platforms (website, social channels, partner sites etc) 
  • Responsible for the planning, development and production of corporate collaterals/gifts, communications collaterals/materials etc 
  • Responsible for corporate events support, GOH liaison, preparation of Admin briefs, drafting of speeches, appreciation letters etc  
   
  2. Media Engagement  
     
  • Execute integrated PR plans; craft media materials including press releases, speeches, message houses, media queries/responses and interview talking points  
  • Cultivate media, manage media events, facilitate media interviews and monitor media coverage and undertake necessary follow-up actions 
  • Establish a media monitoring plan on sectors important to PPIS including but not limited to women, family and children services 
   
  3. Marketing Communications 
     
  • Execute an effective marketing and communications plan for both internal and external audiences, in line with PPIS’ strategic goals 
  • Align media communications initiatives with marketing strategies and campaigns/activities for key projects 
  • Assist in planning and executing of marketing communications activities 
  • Any other internal and external communications matters on behalf of PPIS 

To raise awareness and maintain a positive profile of PPIS and its associated brands through social
media pla<orms communication strategies and initiatives.

•  Research content topics, plan the social media calendar, conceptualise and create content for the organisation’s social media platforms
• Manage the organisation’s social media platforms
•  Manage integrated marketing campaigns
•  Create social media campaign advertisements, track data and analyse insights
•  Develop, design and/or curate event artworks, internal and external communications,
  internal collaterals, online and print publicity, social media content
• Provide photography and videography coverage for internal events, edit photos and videos
  for social media use, upkeep photos and videos archive
• Brief and liaise with photography and videography retainers for major event coverage
• Management and maintenance of website CMS
• Management of SEO services
• Be in the know of developments within social media to maintain the highest standards of
  good practice
• Work with other departments/centres or agencies to ensure the implementation of the
  organisation’s social media strategy and understanding of social media communications and
  implications
• Minutes-taking when rostered
• Any other internal and external communication matters on behalf of PPIS

• To plan, manage and control the overall opera/ons of the Centre
• To plan, monitor and review the Agency’s Budget, aligned to the Finance policies and Funder/s requirements
• To achieve the Centre’s KPIs as set by the Funder/s and PPIS management which include the
  development, implementa/on and evalua/on of programmes and services
• To ensure development and supervision of staff to enable them to achieve their work targets
  and objectives and to manage staff relatons and teamwork

The unit shall provide research leadership and is responsible for the planning, execution and securing of funds and resources for social research development projects that will advance, strengthen and translate into organisation’s programmes, practices, and services.

The Assistant Director will lead the unit to undertake social research and data analytics, provide technical advice on research scoping and methodology, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and partners in the social research community, provide supervision, and build up the research expertise of the team.

· Establish the unit as a leading and progressive social service research outfit

· Plan and manage research and studies agenda on current and emerging social service topics relevant to the organisation’s mission

· Cultivate a network of stakeholders and partners in the social research community to facilitate information sharing, seek out emerging social trends or national/international benchmarks and to adopt best practices in research and translation

· Engage internal social service centres to understand and prioritize opportunities for research

· Formulate and sharpen research guidelines and processes to safeguard ethics and to deliver projects with efficiency and impact

· Plan and manage research budget and resources

· Builds research capabilities by guiding and mentoring the team to deliver the research and studies agenda

· Manage research knowledge, publication and sharing

· Communicate and promote understanding of research topics and how they translate into actual programmes and services

· Consultative role to national policies and agendas related to family and social service

· Masters/Degree/Professional Qualification in Social Work, Social Science, Business Administration or related discipline

· At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing a team in social-related research or programme development

· Possess strategic and analytical abilities

· Possess good interpersonal skills to forge collaborative relationships across a wide spectrum of stakeholders

· Good communicator – writing and presenting

• Provide timely response and relevant intervention to clients

• Tap on external schemes, services, programmes that can improve the well-being of clients

•  Plan, organise, execute and evaluate community work interventions

• Other duties assigned by the Centre Manager

• To readily identify and assess risks inherent in highly complex cases by integrating a range of information.

• To readily use professional tools and working templates to guide staff in case assessment and case planning .

• To represent the centre in its advocacy efforts for vulnerable families, with the aim of advocating for these families to have access to equal opportunities through collaborative practice with community partner.

Groupwork and/or Community Work 

• To lead in the conduct of client/community assessments, adapt group/community work processes and specialized intervention strategies.

• To integrate best practices into group/community work.

Supervisory Duties 

• To monitor supervisees’ compliance to professional processes (such as the use of tools and templates, adherence to practice policies)

• To assess supervisees’ capabilities, identify professional growth areas and build training interventions to meet the growth areas.

• As the identified Practice Lead of the Centre, to induct new hires in the centre through individual supervision during their probation period.

Operational Managerial Skills (Operational Processes, Policies and Protocols) 

• To support the Lead Social Workers / Lead Social Service Professionals in the implementation of centre’s operational and practice protocols, processes and policies.

• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Head of Centre.

To supervise monitor, implement and evaluate direct service particularly:

Individual, Couple and Family Therapy Service;

To provide systemic psychotherapy at highly specialist level employing methods based on evidence, to facilitate outreach programmes and participate in centre research projects.

Ensure day to day needs of residents and operational requirements of the halfway house are met.