Director, Communications and Partnerships

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.

• 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.

• 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, sponsor ships, 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.

• 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.

• 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
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• 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.

• 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 skills
  
  People leadership and team development
• Strong alignment with SCWO’s mission and values

This is a 3 years contract (Renewable) position.