Assistant Manager, Communications & Engagement

Assistant Manager, Communications & Engagement (6-months contract)

The Singapore International Foundation (SIF) is a non‑profit organisation that connects communities worldwide and convenes global expertise to drive change for a better world. Established in 1991, we foster collaboration among communities to exchange ideas, skills, resources, and experiences to create positive social impact.

Powered by the strong commitment and dedication of our volunteers, our programmes drive collective action through public, private, and philanthropic partnerships to address global challenges.

The Strategic Operations Division is responsible for corporate planning, communications and engagement, financial governance, human resources and office management, Data & Technology, as well as IT support.

The Communications & Engagement Department (CED) plays a pivotal role in advancing the Singapore International Foundation’s (SIF) mission to connect people across cultures for positive change. As a strategic enabler, CED amplifies the impact of SIF’s work by crafting compelling narratives, nurturing meaningful relationships, and driving engagement that resonates across diverse audiences and geographies. By making SIF’s initiatives visible, valuable, and viable to both local and international communities, CED supports the building of social capital and the creation of social impact — helping shape a better world through collaboration and understanding.

We invite candidates who share our vision For A Better World to apply for the position.

Responsibilities:

• Support communications planning and execution for programmes and initiatives.
• Support media-related activities including media pitching, facilitating media interviews and working with media on their requests and queries.
• Draft and refine external-facing communications materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders as required.
• Ensure communications outputs are accurate, consistent, and aligned with organisational positioning and messaging.
• Support basic reporting and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Mid‑career professional with experience.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and competing timelines.
• Able to work independently and a good team player.
• Highly organised, reliable, and detail‑oriented.

Good to have:

• Experience in the non‑profit, public sector, or international development space.
• Familiarity with programme, event, or campaign‑based communications.
• Experience working with institutional or government‑linked stakeholders.