Assistant Manager/senior Executive

**About UN Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS)**:
GCNS is the national lead agency promoting corporate sustainability. As the Singapore chapter of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), GCNS works closely with companies to align strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and take action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through various platforms for multi-stakeholder engagement and collective action, GCNS advances the stewardship of sustainable business practices and Singapore’s national agenda of becoming a regional sustainable business hub. In addition, GCNS nurtures the next generation of responsible business leaders through its youth initiatives. GCNS is a stakeholder of the Global Reporting Initiative.

**Position Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Directs daily operations of Strategic Initiatives programs to ensure quality stakeholder engagement in compliance with legal and performance requirements, budget guidelines, and stated outcomes;
- Identifies and communicates insights relevant to the development of UN GCNS Strategic Initiatives that is consistent with organisational priorities and capacity;
- Works with other UN GCNS teams as needed to ensure high quality engagement experience for the event participants.
- Coordinates all aspects of the flagship events such as plan, administer and organise meetings and other activities;
- Work closely with UN GCNS partners such as businesses, government agencies and other local networks to ensure activities are coordinated, communication is strong, and that any challenges are addressed;
- Responsible for coordinating the annual awards assessment process; ensure accurate and timely tracking and reporting of program related budget, data, and other programmatic information; maintain accurate and organised files and information.
- Project leader for the UN GCNS youth portfolio that consists of youth membership, an annual leadership award and other youth engagement programmes. This includes recruitment and retention of youth members and strategic programme partners.
- Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Deputy Director
- Knowledge & Strategic Initiatives.

**Job Requirements**
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience with a degree/diploma related to sustainability, development or the environment would be an advantage, but not required.
- Experience leading projects or youth-related initiatives would be advantageous.
- Highly organised with strong analytical and planning skills.
- Goal-oriented with a mature disposition to take ownership of assigned projects.
- Strong communicator (written and verbal); comfortable engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across different sectors, regions and seniority levels.
- Possess a positive work ethic and determination in achieving targets within tight deadlines with mínimal supervision
- Accept occasional long and irregular hours
- A firm understanding of sustainability and the SDGs, with a strong interest to learn and delve deeper into specific sustainability issues
- Able to work within a small team dynamic
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint required. Knowledge of design software would be an advantage
- A highly organised and resourceful individual with the ability to work on multiple projects, they will be able to organise all details of the projects into a clear and efficient project plan for the Strategic Initiatives team to execute.

**Benefits**
- A market-competitive salary
- Dental Insurance
- Work from home
- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus
- A progressive and dynamic work culture that offers flexibility in work arrangements and recognition schemes
- A learning and growth-oriented work culture with ample professional development opportunities
- A community environment of awesome people to work with, five days a week
- A nice and modern office working environment in the CBD area

**Salary**: $3,500.00 - $4,000.00 per month