Job Summary

The job holder is primarily responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and developing funding applications to make informed recommendations to the management. This involves ensuring that applications meet community needs and comply with the Trust's policies and guidelines. The job holder will seek out new initiatives and explore collaboration opportunities with various stakeholders, including government entities and non-government organizations, to address emerging community needs. Additionally, responsibilities include proposing conditions for grantees, monitoring project implementation, and overseeing budget management while engaging in stakeholder activities and supporting the Department's strategic objectives for social impact.

Major Tasks

• Review, analyze, and develop funding applications to make recommendations to the Executive Director, Charities and Community, ensuring compliance with the Trust's policies and guidelines while addressing community needs.
• Seek out new initiatives and explore collaboration opportunities with the Government, tertiary institutions, and non-government organizations to meet the emerging needs of the community through charity contributions.
• Propose appropriate conditions for grantees, monitor spending of donated funds, handle budget virements, and assist in compiling statistical, financial, and progress reports, as well as reporting on special situations with recommendations to management.
• Monitor approved projects to ensure they are implemented and completed according to schedule, pledged outputs, and within the original agreed scope and budget.
• Engage in activities related to respective projects, including ceremonies, Voting Member Visits, Community Day, and other functions as part of ongoing project monitoring and stakeholder engagement.
• Perform additional tasks such as background research on proposals and drafting articles and speeches for publicity events as required by the Trust.
• Support the Department in formulating and implementing strategies for greater social impact.

For IoP:

• Manage the design, planning, and implementation of IoP's core operations, contributing to strategy development, assisting in the setup of the operating model, and supporting budget planning and financial management. Provide recommendations throughout the development process, from concept development to preparing board papers for grant approval and ongoing management.
• Drive research and analysis on the philanthropy landscape and relevant issues to contribute to the design and development of IoP.
• Identify strategic partners and assist in conducting due diligence and assessments to develop partnerships with reputable institutions for knowledge consolidation and dissemination on philanthropic practices.
• Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders, such as foundations, academic institutions, governments, non-profit organizations, and expert networks, both locally and internationally.
• Organize events, multi-disciplinary forums, and programs to convene thought leaders, scholars, practitioners, and the public for knowledge sharing and social change related to philanthropy.
• Curate a library of publications on non-profit and philanthropic topics, including articles, case studies, journals, and regular publications with regional or global value.
• Monitor the progress of anticipated outputs and outcomes, budget spending, and conduct evaluation and impact assessments. Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for management.
• Develop and implement governance and controls to ensure effective execution and operations of IoP, providing secretarial support for related committees and working groups as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any disciplines.

Qualifications

Experience