Senior Manager

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Note: This role focuses on targeted stakeholder engagement and does not include community or public engagements, which are managed by other teams within CDA.

Overview

As the Senior Manager / Manager (Stakeholder Engagement) in the Global Partnerships and Engagement Division, you will be responsible for the stakeholder engagement team's daily operations. Your primary responsibilities include the execution of engagement strategies, fostering and sustaining relationships with crucial stakeholders, and ensuring that all engagement activities are aligned with CDA’s broader policies and goals. You will also develop, manage, and refine the stakeholder database, monitor engagement activities, and systematically evaluate the impact of engagements to inform and enhance CDA’s initiatives. This role requires a proactive approach to collaboration within the agency and with external partners to facilitate a cohesive and effective engagement framework. You will operate in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.

What you will be working on Key Responsibilities

• Develop Agency’s Engagement Strategy: participate in developing engagement strategies, policies, SOPs and approaches that align with CDA broader objectives; identify opportunities and foster collaboration with existing and potential stakeholders; maintain and update records of external engagements and track relationships to ensure alignment with engagement objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement Coordination (Internal & External): coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure effective communication and collaboration; work with external agencies including Ministries and Public Health Institutes to synergise regional outreach strategies in communicable diseases matters; plan and coordinate engagement events and activities; draft talking points, prepare presentations for staff and senior management meetings, and manage engagements; manage reports and communications to ensure timely and accurate information sharing; actively participate in engagement activities with CDA’s senior management and relevant technical units.
• CRM Support and Documentation: develop, maintain, and regularly update the stakeholder database to ensure accurate and timely documentation of stakeholder interactions, engagement statuses, and ongoing relationship-building efforts.

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience
• Experience in government agencies or related healthcare institutions and industry preferred
• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, or participating in stakeholder engagement activities or similar initiatives (advantage)
• Able to work effectively across teams and build meaningful partnerships with diverse stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities with the capability to foster trust and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Resilience and adaptability to manage pressure and changing priorities
• Self-motivated team player who is proactive in initiating and following through on projects

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Public Health

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