Programmes Manager

**POSITION: PROGRAMMES MANAGER**

The role of Programmes Manager is one that contributes to the strategic development of Aidha’s programme offerings. Reporting to the Director of Programmes & Development and/or the Senior Programmes Manager, the Programmes Manager is responsible for contributing to and supporting the development of both current and new curriculum and other programmes initiatives; assisting with research and evaluation activities that will track the success and impact of Aidha’s programmes; and managing curriculum updates to ensure Aidha’s programmes remain effective and relevant to its students.

**The position is either a full-time or 80% role. **The Programmes Manager is expected to spend up to an average of two Sundays a month on campus. Note that time off-in-lieu will be provided for work on Sundays.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Programme Development and Enhancement**
- Contribute to programme development and management including continuous programme improvement to include:

- Reviewing current curriculum to fine-tune Aidha’s core curriculum
- Making needed revisions to current curriculum
- Expanding Aidha’s work by delivering and coordinating Aidha’s curriculum for low-income Singaporean women with partner organisations
- Assist with Aidha’s Short Course development, including content development and piloting of Aidha’s short courses including:

- Research and writing content for the short courses, possibly including full development and/or refinement of the curriculum
- Supporting, supervising and/or collaborating with consultants supporting course development
- Coordinating with partners, printing materials, attending to the event, analysing outcomes data
- Contribute to Aidha’s online initiatives and strategy - to include the development of online content, and supporting the delivery and design of online programme offerings
- Lead the planning and delivery of the annual Graduation Business and Personal Financial Plan Competition - to include coordinating the judging process and managing a series of training sessions & events
- Support the development of new programmes as required to meet the needs of Aidha’s beneficiaries as Aidha expands its programme activities
- Support the development of collaborations and partnerships related to Aidha’s programmes

**Research and Evaluation**
- Support the planning and implementation of evaluation and research initiatives to measure the impact of our programmes on Aidha beneficiaries including:

- Impact data assessment for short courses, the local low-income women’s programme(s), and core curriculum
- Support student, mentor, and partner feedback as well as feedback on the Sunday Skills workshops
- Stay abreast of best practices in the delivery of financial education and entrepreneurship training for low income women to ensure optimal design and execution of Aidha’s programmes
- Be an Aidha representative with external research partners and participate in external research projects

**Other Responsibilities**
- Undertake any other duties assigned by the CEO

**ARE YOU OUR IDEAL PROGRAMMES MANAGER?**

Our ideal PM is that rare combination of being able to think big picture but also able to get down to details. S/he would ideally have experience in programme development and evaluation and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. S/he must have strong organisational skills and be able to juggle multiple projects and be unfazed with tight deadlines. S/he must have the personality to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can cope well with change. As our office and campus resembles a mini United Nations, s/he must enjoy interacting and working with people from different nationalities and backgrounds. If you have a passion for our mission of education and empowerment, then we want you on our team

**In return, what you can expect from your time with us at Aidha is **
- A deep sense of fulfilment from being able to see the impact you are making on our beneficiaries right before your eyes - which no money in the world can buy
- The opportunity to play a key role in helping to shape and influence the growth of this successful organisation as it continues on its upward track
- Unmatched opportunities for personal growth and to learn and develop new skills and experience
- Never again dreading coming to work on a Monday morning