Community Engagement Executive
Job Summary
This is a 6-month contract role focused on supporting the implementation of EPIC Homes and Changemaker programmes. The candidate will coordinate training initiatives, manage small grants disbursement, and ensure project documentation and reporting standards are met. The position involves cross-departmental collaboration to build community capacity and ensure the successful delivery of social impact projects.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day project implementation
- Manage and track small grants disbursement
- Develop training programs for community teams
- Monitor project progress and mitigate risks
- Prepare status reports and documentation
Required Skills
- 3+ years experience in training or capacity building
- Project management and coordination skills
- Strong written communication
- Financial tracking and grant administration
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders
Job Details
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination (EPIC Homes Initiatives & Changemaker Programme)
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day implementation of projects.
- Ensure all projects meet quality, timeline and budget requirements.
- Monitor progress, track milestones, and flag delays or risks to the assigned personnel.
- Monitor and support programme participants, for both rural and urban participants.
Cross-Departmental Coordination
- Work closely with the Special Projects, Social Impact, and Community Engagement & Growth teams to coordinate training, logistics, and manpower.
- Support the curation, development and training programs and materials for Orang Asli builders and community teams to strengthen capacity for project delivery.
- Collaborate with consultants, specialists and contractors to support community projects from a technical standpoint.
- Maintain clear communication across departments and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved collaboratively.
Small Grants Management
- Manage the disbursement of small grants to project teams.
- Ensure proper grant tracking, documentation, and financial compliance.
- Support grantee teams in planning, budgeting, and reporting their project activities.
Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation
- Track project outcomes and maintain accurate documentation of progress, challenges, and learnings.
- Prepare regular reports on project status, budgets, and material utilization.
- Ensure activities comply with internal governance and funder requirements.
Stakeholder Support
- Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and updates for funders, partners, and internal management.
- Coordinate logistics for project site visits, training sessions, and community events.
- Gather feedback from community participants and partners to continuously improve project implementation.
Risk & Issue Management
- Identify potential risks in project execution (e.g., delays, material shortages, or financial discrepancies).
- Escalate issues promptly to management and propose practical solutions.
Requirements:
Core Skills
- Project coordination and day-to-day implementation management.
- Strong organisational skills to manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Clear written communication for reports, updates, and documentation.
- Stakeholder coordination across internal teams, consultants, and community partners.
- Basic financial tracking and grant administration support.
Knowledge
- Understanding of project management principles (milestones, scope, risk, delivery tracking).
- Experience developing training modules, teaching or coaching.
- 3 years professional experience in training, education, coaching, capacity building or similar.
- Prior involvement in capacity building or training is preferred.
Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and accountability.
- Comfortable managing multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work across diverse stakeholders and maintain clear communication.