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Catalyse is the corporate consulting, training and advisory business unit of AWARE—Singapore’s leading gender equality advocacy group, dedicated to removing gender-based barriers through research, advocacy, education and support services. Whilst the main focus remains on gender equality, Catalyse’s work is expanded to include the wider spectrum of Diversity and Inclusion including culture, race, ethnicity and ability. Catalyse’s clients include local and multinational companies, public sector organisations and Institutes of Higher Learning. 

All profits generated by Catalyse go towards funding the charitable activities of AWARE.

Position: Consultant, Business Development and Sales
Commitment: Full time
Salary range: $5,800 – $7,300
Starting date: Immediate

Job Description

The Consultant, Business Development and Sales (CBD) will lead the sales and marketing activities of Catalyse. The Consultant will work closely with the Managing Director of Catalyse and focus on:

• developing client relationships to generate new leads
• closing deals that come through the enquiry pipeline
• enhancing Catalyse’s revenue
• building on Catalyse’s brand visibility

The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of sales experience, with a proven sales track record. They should have a keen interest in promoting diverse and inclusive workplaces and be comfortable selling to and working with larger/global companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Catalyse’s services
• Convert leads into sales opportunities and manage the sales process from start to finish
• Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets
• Oversee website and social media platform updates and content writing for Catalyse
• Fine-tune sales materials, sales processes to facilitate sales processes
• Work closely with the team to ensure happy client experience
• Participate in ideating for new products
• Develop long-term relationships with clients and serve as a trusted advisor
• Develop and implement strategies to increase overall sales performance
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitor activity

Requirements

• Passion for promoting diversity, inclusion and equality
• At least seven years professional sales experience, preferably in professional services field
• Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Strong time-management and organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and diverse team
• High level of client and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment

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We are looking for a passionate, highly driven individual to lead and shape Catalyse in its next stage of growth.

Catalyse is a corporate advisory, consulting and training business unit within AWARE—Singapore’s leading gender equality advocacy group, dedicated to removing gender-based barriers through research, advocacy, education and support services. Catalyse’s mission is to advise and support clients in building diverse and inclusive workplaces where employees feel safe, are treated with respect and dignity, and have the opportunity to achieve their potential.

Its approach is based on and benefits from a unique insight into diversity issues in Asia. Clients include local and multinational companies, public sector and government organisations, and institutes of higher learning.

Position: Managing Director and Consulting Principal
Commitment: Full-time, permanent
Salary range: SGD$8,500 – 10,000
Starting date: Immediate

Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Director of AWARE, the Managing Director and Consulting Principal (MDCP) of Catalyse has overall strategic and operational responsibility for the direction and execution of Catalyse’s programmes, staff and volunteers.

The MDCP operates in a broad role with key commercial targets in place, holding ultimate accountability for strategy, thought leadership, product development and sales, as well as consulting execution and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and sustainably grow Catalyse in a way that is consistent with the values of diversity and inclusion, gender equality and respect for others.
• Formulate and oversee implementation of Catalyse business plans, budgets and programmes, ensuring their quality and effectiveness in meeting strategic goals and financial targets.
• Develop and manage productive client relationships to grow a portfolio of meaningful and successful engagements.
• Strengthen and enhance the Catalyse brand through effective engagement with key influencers and the media.
• Provide thought leadership and guide the development of content to effectively equip clients to meet diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
• Lead the team of Catalyse employees and consultants in the development and delivery of products and services, ensuring a positive, high-performance work culture and sustainable talent pool.
• Engage and work with the Catalyse Board Committee (that serves a governance and advisory function) by providing timely and accurate information and insights.
• Liaise with AWARE staff to communicate Catalyse’s goals and collaborate with AWARE’s senior executives on strategies to support the success of both AWARE and the company.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards as well as ensure organisational accountability and compliance with the law.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years’ work experience in areas such as consulting, training and facilitation, D&I (Diversity & Inclusion), organisational development, change management and/or human resource management, with significant experience leading professional teams.
• Knowledge and expertise in relevant areas such as developing policies, strategies and programmes to support diverse and inclusive work cultures, labour law and policies.
• Managing a profitable enterprise in a way that is consistent with AWARE’s mission, vision and values of diversity and inclusion, gender equality and respect for others.
• Passion for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion work, understanding of organisational behaviour and diversity and inclusion issues in a corporate environment.
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to develop new business and retain clients.
• Ability to attract, develop and retain the right staff in the right roles.

The following attributes will be critical for success in this role:

• Personal credibility and connections with key stakeholder groups
• Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of people across organisational levels in both private and public sectors.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, training and writing skills with the ability to adapt language and style to suit the audience and occasion.
• A collaborative mindset and positive outlook with a drive for results.
• Strong organisational skills and technological savvy to ensure effective information management, efficient processes and measurable outcomes.

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AWARE is hiring a manager to coordinate and lead our case management and counselling service. This is a senior management position in a thriving organisation and requires an experienced practitioner, preferably with a background in social work and/or counselling, management and working in an organisational setting. A willingness to embrace and develop a broad range of counselling models, underpinned by gender- and trauma-informed theory, is preferred.

The successful candidate will hold a small number of complex cases but will spend most of their time managing the service and supporting AWARE’s commitment of being trauma-informed at all levels. Professionalism, leadership and management skills are essential. Close liaison with CARE counsellors and case managers, the CARE head of department, Operations team, external consultants, the Advocacy, Communications and Research department and the Executive Director will be part of the work.

Position: Programme Manager
Department: CARE
Commitment: Permanent, full-time
Salary range: SGD$5,200 – 6,200
Starting date: Immediate

Job Description

• Oversee and manage the planning, development, administration, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the befriending, case management and counselling service to deliver high-quality, gender- and trauma-informed services in line with AWARE’s mission and values.
• Provide line management, leadership, empowerment, encouragement and support to the CARE team, including but not limited to: service delivery staff, operations team, case managers, counsellors, volunteers and interns to ensure smooth and effective delivery of the programmes.
• Lead and monitor the programme such that it is delivered as per strategy plan, on time, within budget.
• Identify service priority areas and introduce changes to service delivery in order to increase efficiency, improve quality or to respond to the changing landscape of Singapore’s services provision. Liaise and partner with relevant social service, voluntary and statutory services where relevant.
• Provide casework and carry out planned interventions, including crisis intervention and arranging for various internal and external services to meet overall needs of survivors of gender-based violence (and their significant others). This includes liaising with authorities like the police and hospitals and various community organisations.
• Build a competent and committed team through recruitment and onboarding. Fostering staff growth through coaching, supervision and identifying growth and training opportunities.
• Promote the programme among relevant agencies, referrers, clients and potential clients as required.

Requirements

• Recognised qualification in counselling, social work or psychology
• Certification in trainings related to trauma-informed care practices
• Min. 5-8 years experience working in an organisation (experience working in the voluntary/social service sector preferable)
• Experience in managing service development (especially change management, programme evaluation, service improvement, implementation of new processes and policies)
• Experience in recruiting and managing staff and volunteers
• Strong commitment to the values of AWARE, gender- and trauma-informed practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional boundaries
• Strong teamwork ethos and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team (social workers, counsellors, managers)
• Ability to communicate appropriately with clients, co-workers and management, both verbally and in writing (second language such as Chinese, Malay or Tamil preferable)
• Excellent case recording and record-keeping skills, ability to interpret data and produce reports (experience of research/audit preferable)
• Good organisational and IT skills. Ability to manipulate and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data; strong Excel skills and project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
• Ability to work independently and support the workload management of team members

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AWARE is hiring a senior executive to join its newly created community engagement department, S.P.A.C.E (Support, Partner and Act through Community Engagement).

Position: Senior Executive
Department: S.P.A.C.E 
Commitment: Permanent, Full Time
Salary range: SGD $4,000-4,800
Starting date: Immediate
Citizenship: Singapore citizen/Permanent Resident 

Job Description:

Reporting to the S.P.A.C.E. Manager, you will be part of a three-person team responsible for leading and implementing S.P.A.C.E.’s community engagement programmes. Your role will include the following responsibilities:

• Conceptualise, develop, market and run new community programmes such as a youth peer sex ed programme and feminist leadership programme for young leaders
• Engage the community in the Dover heartland with programmes that promote equality, dignity, and inclusion
• Collaborate with partners from government and non-governmental organisations, community partners, volunteers and sponsors on programmes and initiatives that promote gender equality
• Work closely with internal teams to create and deliver programmes
• Train on gender-related topics and facilitate gender-related workshops for community audiences
• Coordinate volunteers and manage volunteers to ensure they are fulfilling their responsibilities
• Organise and coordinate events and projects

The role will be subject to satisfactory references and a three-month probation period. At times, weekend and evening work may be required.

Requirements, Competencies and Personal Characteristics:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and versatility to work effectively with diverse communities, e.g. youths, grassroots, marginalised or low-income communities
• Strong organisational and time-management skills; good multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Public speaking, training and/or facilitation skills
• Good problem-solving skills to address challenges that arise during planning and implementation of projects
• Ability to find creative ways to motivate, inspire and educate community members
• Enthusiasm and ability to motivate, guide and mentor volunteers
• Ability to follow-through and communicate responsively
• Good knowledge of computer software applications (Google apps, Powerpoint, Excel, MS word, Canva, etc.)
• Self-motivation, proactivity and adaptable work attitude
• Proficiency in Chinese or Malay is an asset
• Strong belief in gender equality and the values of AWARE
• Warm and friendly attitude and high EQ, energised by volunteerism, working with people and networking
• Patience and diplomacy
• Confidence to voice opinions to ED, Board and colleagues
• Ability to work independently while contributing to an excellent team dynamic

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