Total 24 job vacancies by South Central Community Family Service Centre Limited

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of accounting records to meet all internal and external reporting requirements.
• Drive improvements in quality of financial and business analyses in order to guide all leaders in decision making and performance monitoring; and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to achieve financial and strategic business objectives.
• Drive improvements in budgeting and forecasting process for cost control.
• Drive improvements in business processes and internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Fulfill external and internal audit requirements and determine proper remediating actions in response to audit findings and recommendations.
• Manage the statutory and reporting requirements under Charities Accounting Standards.
• Provide financial advice and perspective to assist the development and implementation of long-term business plans and strategies, and the subsequent assessment of the effectiveness and achievements against targets and objectives.
• Review all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with the relevant policies and business and financial justifications are sound.
• Interact across organizational hierarchy & functions and with clients, bankers, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and enhance the capability and skills of finance staff in order to upgrade the finance function to meet the future organization needs.

Job requirements:

• A qualified CA or CPA with more than 15 years of experience, minimum 5 years in management position
• University degree in Accounting and/or Business Management.
• Demonstrated track record in leading a finance function.
• Experience in working in a medium to large charity will be a plus.
• Excellent engagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to inspire and manage teams, both directly and through a matrix management structure.
• Highly organized with an excellent ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Knowledge in Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, Charity Accounting Standards, and other relevant statutory regulations.
• Experience in ERP system implementation.

Note: Only Shortlisted Candidates Would Be Contacted

About the role of IT Support Executive

We are built on strong values and ethics and are seeking like-minded candidates to join the team. Ready to bring your IT game to a cause that matters? Join South Central Community Family Service Centre (SCC) – where tech meets heart, and every troubleshooting session is a step towards helping those in need. This role would extend to supporting =Dreams (Singapore) Limited [association of =D and SCC], a unique full service co-living space exclusively for secondary school teens featuring after-school academic and holistic support.

• Role: IT Support Executive
• Department: FTMS
• Reporting to: Assistant Manager, IT Systems & Support
• Location: South Central Community Family Service Centre, Blk 5 Delta Avenue #01-09 S (160005) & =DREAMS (Singapore) Limited, 99 Haig Rd, S (438748)

Responsibilities:

• Provide and troubleshoot comprehensive level 1 and/or level 2 helpdesk support for internal staff (s).
• Facilitate and set-up AVS/video conferencing before for general meetings.
• Keeps critical services such as desktop operating systems, security patches, email/Office365 tools, and shared storage running at peak performance and working to prevent downtime.
• Upkeep and ensure that IT hardware/software are running smoothly in working order and up to date.
• Manage software licenses, ensuring that it is up-to-date and timely renewal
• Streamline and maintain IT-related contracts with clear SLAs.
• Ensure and safeguard proper management of data through migration/backup missions.
• Collaborate on projects, adding inputs and contributing to the success of implementation.
• Ensure that IT-related policies are current, and organised.
• Stay current on new developments in IT.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by superiors.

Competencies and Requirements:

• Minimally 2 years of IT experience. (Fresh Graduates are welcomed to apply too!)
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft 365 & Windows applications.
• Good knowledge of and troubleshooting experience with hardware and system network, including conferencing applications and Audio/Video equipment.
• Good oral communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts in simple language.
• Demonstrated written communication skills to create useful support logs/reports.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• Strong in project and time management skills to provide updates and fixes within a promised time frame.
• Must be able to work independently with a proactive mentality.
• Strong ability in multitasking and work with staff at all levels.
• Customer service and collaboration skills to interact professionally and positively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Bonus points for Tech Certifications (CompTIA A+, MS365 Admin)

The Volunteer Management & Partnerships (VMP) Executive is responsible for recruiting and engaging volunteers to further the mission of poverty transformation with- in empowered communities. Aligned with the transformational outcome of contributing back and goodwill exchange, he/she will collaborate with the beneficiaries (also known as members), residents and other diverse external stakeholders to garner assets to enable the families towards self-reliance.

He/ she will manage individual volunteers and other diverse volunteer groups to support them in their volunteering engagement and to promote partnerships with staff and the families within our service boundary area to enhance the kampung spirit of community giving and supporting one another.

He / she will also collaborate within and across teams to identify and network for sharing of required resources to support families in their journey towards financial independence and improved family and psycho-social functioning.

Volunteer Sourcing, Onboarding and Placement

• Recruit suitable and interested volunteers from various sources (outreaches, contacts, online, community & other organisations etc).
• To network and build relationships with potential partners that have many volunteers
• Promote and raise awareness of volunteering opportunities at South Central Community Family Service Centre (SCC) that align with the centre’s mission
• Carry out suitable screening of potential volunteers
• Provision of volunteer orientation based on volunteer handbook or information about SCC including volunteering policies and volunteer rights
• Match volunteer requests and interests with the appropriate volunteering opportunity and needs of the organization using a standardized intake and interview protocol.

Volunteer Engagement, Support & Relationship Management

• Manage grievances and resolve conflicts in relationships between volunteers and internal and external stakeholders
• Engage and build relationships with the volunteers while attending to their welfare during the period of their volunteering
• Obtain volunteer feedback and assist in changes in volunteering activities
• Organize training and development sessions for volunteers.
• Produce schedules for volunteering
• To communicate appropriate programme objectives to volunteers as required
• To provide guidance to volunteers on executing effective programmes
• Monitor and evaluate volunteering activities and sessions
• To develop growing team of volunteers to support various programmes
• To identify and retain committed volunteers
• Appreciate volunteers (collaborate with platform owners) or organise volunteer appreciation initiative (s).

Plan Volunteering policies and develop volunteering opportunities

• Collaborate across teams to support development of suitable and meaningful volunteering opportunities to support the families
• Establish partnerships with external stakeholders to develop a volunteer base
• Maintain appropriate record and efficient tracking and utilisation of volunteer information and assignments in a database
• Promote volunteering internally and externally by sharing opportunities for volunteering
• Evaluate the risks associated with volunteering positions and take appropriate action to mitigate the risks associated with the activity
• Utilise social media and other marketing platforms to promote volunteering in SCC

Supporting Family Partnership Platform & Stakeholder Management

• To recruit, engage and maintain Family Partners (FP) and match suitable FPs to identified members.
• To follow up with FP and members on the continued partnership and provide ongoing support
• Managing stakeholders who are involved as volunteers/ Family partnership so as to also protect the well interests of our members.

Develop, execute and manage volunteer-driven programmes

• Manage current programmes
• Develop and plan new programmes to meet the needs of members/community.
• Timely execution and programme management.
• Programme evaluation and review.
• Communicate effectively with members, volunteers and partners to ensure programme effectiveness.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in a relevant discipline, preferably social science
• Relevant experience in volunteer management preferred
• People & Team oriented: The ability to work with different groups; families, partners
• Value and Worth of Communities: Believe that people and communities have intrinsic strengths and resources that can be harnessed for the betterment of family and community life;
• Communications: Excellent oral, written and inter-personal communications skills in dealing with individuals, groups and community at all levels
• Knowledge: Rich in community and social service resources for volunteering opportunities and partnerships.
• Stakeholder Focus and following up: Identifying and responding with quality service to all stakeholders while monitoring and making necessary modifications to assignments in a fluid environment
• Engagement and Facilitation: The ability to engage/ influence others to take ownership in an interest area while facilitating conversations amongst diverse groups for continual co-creation, relationship building and collaboration.

*Only shortlisted applicants would be contacted.

Job description

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

· Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of accounting records to meet all internal and external reporting requirements.

· Drive improvements in quality of financial and business analyses in order to guide all leaders in decision making and performance monitoring; and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to achieve financial and strategic business objectives.

· Drive improvements in budgeting and forecasting process for cost control.

· Drive improvements in business processes and internal controls to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

· Proactively identify and mitigate operational and financial risks.

· Fulfill external and internal audit requirements and determine proper remediating actions in response to audit findings and recommendations.

· Manage the statutory and reporting requirements under Charities Accounting Standards.

· Provide financial advice and perspective to assist the development and implementation of long-term business plans and strategies, and the subsequent assessment of the effectiveness and achievements against targets and objectives.

· Review all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with the relevant policies and business and financial justifications are sound.

· Interact across organizational hierarchy & functions and with clients, bankers, local authorities, and other stakeholders.

· Develop and enhance the capability and skills of finance staff in order to upgrade the finance function to meet the future organization needs.

Job requirements:

· A qualified CA or CPA with more than 15 years of experience, minimum 5 years in management position

· University degree in Accounting and/or Business Management.

· Demonstrated track record in leading a finance function.

· Experience in working in a medium to large charity will be a plus.

· Excellent engagement and communication skills.

· Proven ability to inspire and manage teams, both directly and through a matrix management structure.

· Highly organized with an excellent ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and tight deadlines with minimum supervision.

· Knowledge in Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, Charity Accounting Standards, and other relevant statutory regulations.

· Experience in ERP system implementation.

Note: Only Shortlisted Candidates Would Be Contacted

About SCCFSC

Formerly known as Bukit Ho Swee Family Service Centre, South Central Community Family Service Centre (SCC) provides support to the low-income and vulnerable families in our community. While giving support to families who seek help in financial, social or relationship issues, we encourage community self-help and cooperation.

Our Approach

Taking an inclusive approach, we leverage on the community to activate mutual help through social connections and inclusiveness with the aim of empowering the low-income and vulnerable families while developing the full potential of the next generation for transformative change.

About the role of Finance Executive

We are built on strong values and ethics and are seeking like-minded candidates to join the team. If you enjoy tackling and crunching numbers and would like to exercise and refine your skills in Finance, then look no further. If you believe in delighting stakeholders, have high standards and are resourceful, we want to hear from you.

• Role: Finance Executive

• Department: Finance

• Reporting to: Finance Manager.

• Location: South Central Community Family Service Centre, Blk 5 Delta Avenue #01-09 S (160005)

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting transactions per charity accounting standards, not limited to General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables and bank reconciliations.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly financial reports including the preparation of grant claim reports to relevant funding agencies.

• Ensure all accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with prevailing accounting standards, and company accounting SOPs/policies.

• Assist in annual budget preparation.

• Liaise with bankers, auditors, and other stakeholders on related matters.

• Maintain fixed assets register.

• Maintain donation records using donor management system and crowd funding databases, and prepare tax deductible receipts & letters of appreciation to donors.

• Conduct in-house training on finance policies and processes to staff.

• Any other ad-hoc duties as and when assigned by superior.

Competencies and Requirements:

• Minimally Diploma in Business Management/Accounting.

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience.

• Other accounting qualification or accreditation will be considered.

• Experience in an accounting firm or a large charity is an advantage.

• Familiar with charity related accounting processes and financial governance.

• Able to commence within short notice is highly preferred.

Note: Only Shortlisted Applicants Would Be Contacted.

About The Inclusive Fund

Started in July 2021, The Inclusive Fund (TIF) is set up to provide interim/transitional support and bridge existing service gaps through supporting *transnational families, who do not receive sufficient formal forms of support/assistance due to eligibility issues, in hope to promote equity and social inclusion which focuses more on the needs of the children. TIF is NOT a financial assistance scheme but an advocacy effort to look for longer-term solutions to mitigate system barriers and supporting the transnational families to be self-sustaining.

Transnational lower income families with children and young persons under the families’ care, and

with at least one family member in the household who is a Singaporean Citizen/Permanent Resident

(PR) (TIF is open to looking at families with exceptional needs that fall out of this criterion), may apply

to be supported by the funds. The needs of the families are assessed in the following priority:

(i) Immediate needs: Children’s education and health related matters as priority

(ii) Mid-term needs: Employment, income generation, legal support, and other arising related concerns.

(iii) Long term needs: Advocacy and supporting families to be self-sustaining.

Manager, The Inclusive Fund (TIF) – Part-time position (~ 3 days/ week)

We are looking for passionate individuals committed to the cause of enabling socially disadvantage low-income families and communities realise their aspirations of getting out of the poverty cycle, with focus on bridging gaps of transnational lower income families with children and young persons under the families’ care through our existing The Inclusive Fund (TIF) programme.

This is a levelling inclusion and bridging gaps initiative, and we are seeking professionals with experience in delivering a holistic work in supporting transnational families through coordinating and implementation of the fund disbursement process and track progress, implement high impact programme through the TIF and work in collaboration internally with other programme teams as well as co-ordinating efforts with internal and externals stakeholders such as other FSCs/ SSAs or organisations working with transnational families.

The Manager will be responsible for community outreach/engagement efforts supporting transnational families, coordinate referrals from referring agencies on TIF applications for the fund committee for approvals and follow up, forge close and trusting relationships with community stakeholders, inform and improve TIF practices, donor management and reporting, and development of the TIF initiative to address needs.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting implementation strategy of The Inclusive Fund (TIF) related activities
• Develop and plan Community outreach/ engagement efforts supporting transnational families
• Coordinate and facilitate referrals from referring agencies on TIF applications for committee approvals and presentations
• Assist the TIF committee to coordinate and implement regular meetings, committee approval meetings where necessary
• Network and develop relationships for donor and partnership networks to support and enable transnational families
• Develop and forge close and trusting relationships with both internal and external community stakeholders for the purposes of The Inclusive Fund and monitor fund disbursements donor management or reporting
• Inform, improve and development of The Inclusive Fund practices/ initiative to address and bridge evolving needs of transnational families
• Keeping TIF administration and records up to date, funds disbursement tracking and monitoring, reports are well documented and maintained

Requirements:

• People oriented, strong presentation and communication skills.
• Results-driven and adept at stakeholder management
• Adaptable – fluid enough to move with the presenting context
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen focus on execution excellence.
• Good cross-organisational collaborative skills
• Able to operate effectively in a dynamic and fluid work environment.
• Diploma or Degree with relevant discipline
• Have at least 3 years of working/programme experience/social service-related experience
• Able to identify area of improvement and address pro-actively
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with people from various levels

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Thank you for applying.

About The Role:

KeyStart is a home ownership programme supporting families with children living in rental communities who aspire to own homes. We hope to transform the lives of families with children through stable, adequate, and conducive housing; by providing financial support, housing case work support, and transitional support to families as we journey with them towards home ownership.

We are growing our team, and we are looking for passionate individuals who identify with our mission and cause and are willing to commit to this journey with our community members. The Senior Home Ownership Specialist, under the supervision of the Head of Department (Home Ownership), is a key member of the Home Ownership team. He/She will assist in the management of the Home Ownership team, as well as in mentoring and supervising the Junior Home Ownership Specialists. In addition, as a Senior Home Ownership Specialist, he/she will need to support families in various meaningful ways along their home ownership journey.

• Direct work: build strong and supportive relationships with families who are on the KeyStart programme through consistent engagements; provide housing guidance to support families in overcoming their barriers and difficulties faced to achieve home ownership; and advocate together with families to key stakeholders so that they can access the resources they need to overcome systemic barriers that families face in their home ownership journey.
• Indirect work: you will have the opportunity to be involved in programme and service design, programme administration, stakeholder management, research, and impact evaluation. You will be required to provide support to the KeyStart team to plan and execute the KeyStart programme.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Programme Development and Implementation: Assist in the development and enhancement of the Keystart program to address the needs of target beneficiaries and support the implementation of the program. Assist in the development and review of department structures, processes, and related policies in conjunction with the leadership.
2. Home Ownership Assessment and Guidance: Conduct comprehensive assessments of families’ home ownership needs and challenges, considering factors such as affordability, suitability, and eligibility. Provide home ownership-related guidance and education to empower families with the knowledge and skills to achieve home ownership.
3. Home Ownership Casework: Provide individualized casework services to families, including developing action plans, setting goals, and monitoring progress towards achieving home ownership. This includes supporting families through the renovation of their new homes under our Basic Habitation Programme.
4. Partnerships & Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with government agencies, community partners, and other strategic partners to foster collaboration, resource sharing, and advocacy. Connect families with relevant resources, government assistance programs, and community support service, and work closely with partners, to address the needs of families to enable poverty transformation.
5. Advocacy: Advocating with families to key stakeholders including government agencies, or to be supported under our internal KeyStart grants. This includes being knowledgeable about our public housing system and policies, and the determination to find ways to overcome systemic barriers that families face in their home ownership journey.
6. Data Management: Maintain accurate and confidential family records, documenting progress, interventions, and outcomes.
7. Research, Evaluation, and Development: Prepare reports on programme activities, outcomes, and recommendations for program improvement. Pursue practice research to strengthen the department’s evidence-based practices.
8. Supervision and Training: The Senior Home Ownership Specialist is required to conduct relevant in-house training for internal staff and external practitioners or volunteers and provide practice supervision (both individual and group based) to Junior Home Ownership Specialists. He/She will plan and implement professional learning and group supervision for the team and assist in building the team towards fulfilling professional growth and development. He/She will ensure work processes are in alignment with the department’s SOPs and policies.

As the Senior Programme Executive/Programme Maanager for Keystart and Livelihood progammes, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's mission of poverty transformation with-in empowered communities.

KeyStart is a home ownership programme supporting families with children living in rental communities who aspire to own homes. We hope to transform the lives of families with children through stable, adequate, and conducive housing; by providing financial support, housing case work support, and transitional support to families as we journey with them towards home ownership.

Good Livelihood is an employment and livelihood support programme established by SCC to empower low-income community members to enhance and transform livelihoods through progressing in their careers and enhancing their employment income. Our direct work charts personalized Livelihood Pathways in collaboration with community members which incorporate their unique needs and aspirations into customized action plans, supported through grants and long-term journeying.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Programme Management:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of the programme’s strategic plans, aligning with organizational goals and community needs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify needs, goals, and program objectives.
• Ensure effective planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the programmes.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, policies, and protocols to ensure consistent and effective services.
• Monitor program implementation to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with strategic goals and desired outcomes.
• Support the Lead in the management of the Programme Team

2. Partnerships and Stakeholder Management:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with government agencies, community partners, and other strategic partners to foster collaboration, resource sharing, and advocacy.
• Engage stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration, co-design of services, and mutual support in achieving shared objectives.

3. Budget, Financial, and Resource Management:

• Support the Lead in managing programme budgets and resources to optimize service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to monitor expenditure, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Contribute to funding proposals and grant applications to institutional funders to secure necessary resources that will enable the work.

4. Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems to assess program effectiveness and help stakeholders understand the impact of the programme.
• Utilize data insights to inform decision-making, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to strategic planning processes.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement quality improvement initiatives based on evaluation outcomes.

Job Description

Manager, Research, Evaluation & Development

We are looking for passionate individuals committed to the cause of enabling socially disadvantaged low-income families and communities realise their aspirations and get out of the poverty cycle.

This position will offer opportunity to spearhead a new unit committed to justice, data-driven decision making, and participatory research.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, design and execute an integrated Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) strategy and system across the whole of SCC and transformation verticals, together with research consultant, to track families’ transformation journey so as to (1) to monitor the progress and impact of our work so that SCC can learn iteratively to adapt and improve our work and (2) to evaluate the extent to which SCC has achieved “Poverty Transformation With-in Empowered Communities”
• Iterate, finetune and validate SCC’s organizational theory of change (SCC TOC) through prototyping efforts in Lengkok Bahru (LB Prototype) in collaboration with social & family workers and various transformation verticals
• Work with various team leads to synergize and execute an integrated and coherent data collection system across SCC for MEL
• Work with research consultant to ensure that SCC team is equipped with capabilities to conduct and sustain MEL in our work
• Analyze collated data and synthesize insights on SCC’s work from the MEL system
• Communicate monitoring, evaluation and learning insights from SCC’s work to internal and external stakeholders
• Design & conduct programme evaluation for social work-related programmes and/or community initiatives
• Design & conduct evaluation for the family transformation verticals with pathways in education and development, home ownership and livelihood.
• Conduct research (can be joint research-evaluative study) on families which can assist in new program development or to build pivot strategies for existing programs
• Provide supervision and guidance to Research, Development & Evaluation (RED) Executive
• Work with FTMS data management team to ensure coherent data systems across SCC programmes/verticals that are aligned to the MEL strategy for tracking of families’ transformation journey towards Poverty Transformation
• Oversight of new and existing research projects across SCC and develop SCC into a practice and thought leading centre for community-centric, social mobility and practice research

Requirements:

• Degree with Honours with at least 6-8 years of research, or evaluation and/or marketing experience
• Experience working with the social service sector would be preferred
• Strong analytical skill and strong familiarity with non-profits and proficiency in research or MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) framework or evaluative tools and approaches
• Ability to work autonomouslyand execute multiple tasks while responding to multiple priorities
• High level of judgment with an eye for trends and patterns
• Sensitivity to implications of policies on work with families
• Willing to be hands-on and work with internal and external stakeholders
• Team-player and willingness to collaborate

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Thank you for applying.