Manager, Planning & Development (Planning & Geragogy Guidelines)

This role focuses on strategic planning, collaboration with stakeholders, and effective execution of initiatives to advance senior learning and volunteerism. It emphasises the adoption and expansion of Geragogy Guidelines through capacity building, resource development, and workshops to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and achievement of key milestones.

• Involved in the planning and development of the division’s workplan, ensuring alignment with organisational strategic objectives, particularly in the areas of senior learning and volunteerism. 
• Collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders to co-develop strategies, initiatives, and programmes that support the overarching goals.
• Oversee the effective implementation, monitoring, and review of the workplan to ensure key milestones are met.
• Drive adoption and expansion of Geragogy Guidelines through targeted strategies, stakeholder engagement and capacity building efforts.
• Design tools and resources, plan and implement workshops on Geragogy Guidelines to ensure seamless adoption of guidelines.
• Foster partnerships and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to create synergies and enhance the overall impact of active aging initiatives.

Job Requirements

• A good bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial capacity, preferably in social service, senior training, or healthcare sector.
• Proven record in planning, programme development, and project management.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities to drive strategic and operational outcomes.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills to drive adoption of guidelines
• Proactive, able to multi-task and manage multiple assignments within set datelines.
• A resilent team player with an adaptive, innovative, and collaborative mindset, able to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment.