Specialist (Partnerships and Networks) (Migrant Workers’ Centre) - #1110087

About Migrant Workers' Centre (MWC)

Set up in 2009, the Migrant Workers’ Centre (MWC) is a bipartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). The MWC is a non-government organisation whose mission is to champion fair employment practices and the well-being of migrant workers in Singapore.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a database of volunteers and/or migrant workers

• Support in engaging volunteers and/or migrant workers

• Support MWC's Case work related to the volunteers and/or migrant workers

• Support in manning and operating MWC's premises

• Support volunteers and/or migrant workers, when the need arises

• Liaise with vendors and stakeholders to carry out activities

• Support MWC to monitor effectiveness of our programmes and recommend new activities that may be beneficial for volunteers and/or migrant workers

• Support MWC in other areas when the need arises.

• Other additional projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Diploma holder in any discipline

• Any experience in engaging migrant workers would be advantageous

• Able to carry out assigned tasks independently

• Strong time management and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and collaboratively with professionalism, integrity, and cultural sensitivity  

• Passionate in pursuing advocacy work related to Migrant Workers and to always maintain a positive and professional outlook

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in at least one of the migrant worker languages

• Able to work in a high-paced environment and support other core functions within the organization

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Able to work on weekends (rest days on Mondays)

• Able and willing to respond to urgent incidents at irregular hours

• A valid class 3 driving license would be preferred 

Work Location

This role is primarily based at Migrant Workers' Centre Recreation Club at 51 Soon Lee Road