Assistant Manager/Manager for Projects & Programmes - Hawkers' Division

About the role

FMAS is seeking an Assistant Manager or Manager in its Hawkers' Division secretariatto plan and deliver projects and services. The Hawkers' Division is a division under FMAS dedicated to support hawkers' associations, hawkers, and stakeholders inthe hawker trade ecosystem. The Division serves as a bridge between hawker associations, hawkers, the regulatory government body and other relevant stakeholders. The secretariat supports the Division's works in hawker-sector engagement, programme delivery, ground feedback, and stakeholder coordination. Thesuccessful candidate will be part of a team which: 1. Programme & Project Delivery - Planand execute programmes and projects from inception to execution including the definition of project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, success indicators, and progress trackers - Identify project risks, and implement mitigation measures - Review outcomes and recommend improvements 2. Shared Secretariat Services (SSS) - Service Component - Supportand manage contracted services provided to FMAS member associations under the Shared Secretariat Services framework - Coordinate service scopes, timelines, and deliverables with member associations and vendors - Track service delivery progress and ensure agreed service standards are met 3. Communications & Engagement - Organize regular engagement sessions with hawkers' associations and perform sensemaking of the feedback collected - Manage social media deliverables (e.g. website, newsletter, and publicity content related to FMAS initiatives) - Support programme-related communications, outreach, and engagement activities 4. Budgeting & Resource Management - Prepare budgets based on approved scope andresource requirements - Track expenses and monitor project costs toensure budget discipline - Support financial reporting and documentation where required 5. Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination - Liaise with internal teams, member associations, vendors, and partners - Prepare regular updates, reports, and presentations for management and stakeholders - Manage vendors and suppliers by communicatingexpectations and monitoring performance

Requirements

• Strongsense of responsibility, ownership, and follow-through
• Organised, disciplined, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Ableto work independently while collaborating effectively with teams
• Ableto engage stakeholders of different background and understand their demands
• Ableto take photos and create short videos enough for social media posting purpose
• Abilityto work in the evening or weekend when necessary, due to the nature of hawkerengagement and events
• Experience in trade associations, public sector or grassroots organizations is anadvantage.
• Other Information Offer
• Appointment level and remuneration will be commensurate with experience and demonstrated capability.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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