Total 13 job vacancies by Bible Society Of Singapore, The

Company Description

The Bible Mission started in Singapore in 1823 when the British and Foreign Bible Society (BFBS) distributed 1,000 Chinese New Testaments to early settlers through Rev Dr Robert Morrison, the first protestant missionary to China. This led to the formation of the Singapore Auxiliary Bible Society in 1837, which subsequently underwent numerous name changes until it was renamed to The Bible Society of Singapore in 1992. We are a member of the global fellowship of Bible Societies comprising 147 national Bible Societies in more than 200 countries and territories.

The mission of the Bible Society is to make the Word of God known to all people by making it Available through the work of Translation & Publishing, Accessible through Distribution& Literacy programmes, and Credible through Engagement & Advocacy. As part of our holistic ministry and mission, we also respond to people in crisis situations overseas and in Singapore. Besides providing Scriptures, we also contribute toward their basic needs such as food and basic necessities, as well as mental wellness for holistic wellbeing for the marginalised and vulnerable communities in Singapore.

Department: General Secretary's Office (GSO)

Reports to: General Secretary’s Office Manager/Director

Overall responsibilities

As part of the General Secretary’s Office, provide broad spectrum support to the General Secretary/CEO and the Bible Society as a whole. This includes various community relations and liaison functions, administrative and secretarial support, governance and compliance, as well as supporting other special projects and strategic initiatives as required.

You will work closely with executive leadership and across various departments to ensure key deliverables and the Bible Society’s strategic objectives are fulfilled. This role requires a meaningful understanding of our mission strategy and operations, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Community Relations and Liaison

• Represent the Bible Society in external engagements with agencies, churches, and strategic partners.
• Prepare and disseminate critical information to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and develop the volunteers’ and internship programmes – Sowers-in-Action (SIA)
• Engage in outreach and community relations activities with churches and other Christian organisations, including establishing local SIA chapters
• Develop and implement strategies to communicate the Bible Mission effectively and to enhance the Bible Society’s branding

2. Administrative and Secretarial Support

• Provide general administrative support to the General Secretary/CEO and the Bible Society, including organising meetings and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively track, file, archive and retrieve key business information for future reference, including contracts and business documents

3. Governance and Compliance

• Coordinate internal processes involving other departments for reviews, evaluations and escalations, not limited to implementing new processes and documentation to improve workflow, governance, and compliance
• Ensure compliance to Singapore regulations, laws and statutory requirements, and responding to local authorities when necessary
• Work with the Data Protection Officer to ensure whole Bible Society compliance to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
• Support the Board in their role to ensure governance and oversight of the Bible Society
• Work with the Board and Management to produce Business Continuity and Risk Management plans
• Facilitate internal communications to disseminate policies and directives to other departments and business units

4. Strategic Initiatives and Operations

• Work closely with all internal departments and coordinate activities to ensure activities meet the strategic objectives of the Bible Society
• Monitor the progress of key assignments as directed by the General Secretary/CEO, following up with relevant parties when necessary
• Support the Bible Society’s fundraising efforts including exploring alternative sources of funding and grants
• Develop strategic plans and initiatives that enhance the Bible Society’s capability, capacity and productivity
• Conduct sector research and trend assessments to identify opportunities and assess how data could be relevant to enhance the Bible Society’s programmes and operations
• Any other duties as assigned by the General Secretary/ CEO

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree holder in any relevant disciplines
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; comfortable with formal business writing
• Highly motivated and teachable, willing to accept and adapt to challenges
• Ability to communicate with a wide spectrum of people across all levels of seniority
• Self-starter with a good eye for detail and a strong ability to multi-task
• A good team player who is responsible and positive, able to work under tight deadlines
• Organised and possessing good analytical skills
• Possess a high level of discretion and integrity
• Excellent command in Microsoft Office competencies preferred
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin an advantage
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@biblesociety.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We look forward to hearing from you.

Terms of Employment:
Full-time

Department:
Finance and Donor Care

Reports to:
Manager/ Director

Overall Responsibilities:
You will be assuming all-round finance and accounting responsibilities of the office, ensuring smooth operation and accurate and timely delivery of monthly and annual financial reports. You will be in charge of monthly and yearly budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and annual audit.

Key areas of Responsibility

1. Prepare and report Monthly/Quarterly Financial Statements for Board Meetings
2. Present Monthly/Quarterly Budget for Board's review and approval
3. Advise on finance matters as and when required - Audit, SOPs, etc
4. Ensure Financial Schedules are prepared (includes audit schedules) before Audit starts
5. Liaise with external auditors on audit requirements
6. Liaise with HODs on Budget preparation and the required documentation
7. Consolidate budget and submit for verification
8. Monitoring of actual expenditure to ensure that purchases are within budget
9. Review/submit Monthly Reports to the Director
10. Verify and submit Grant Reports
11. Any other duties as assigned by the Manager/Director
12. Assist the Director to present quarterly reports to the Board

Requirements:

• A Degree in Accountancy or professional qualifications like ACCA
• At least 5 years of accounting experience with at least two years handling full set of accounts, if possible
• At least 3 years working experience in reporting role
• Must be meticulous, IT proficient and familiar with Microsoft suite of products
• Be able to work independently and has good communication skills
• Has strong interpersonal skills, a team player and have strong sense of responsibility
• Experience in a non-profit society will be an advantage

About the Company:

The Bible mission began in Singapore in 1823, largely because of Sir Stamford Raffles and Dr Robert Morrison working with the British and Foreign Bible Society. On 4 July 1837, the Singapore Auxiliary Bible Society was formally established with the aim of serving the needs of the region.

Our mission is to make the Word of God known to all people by making it available through the work of translation & publishing, accessible through distribution & literacy programmes, and credible through engagement & advocacy.

Job Description:

International Bible Experiences Pte Ltd, a social enterprise of The Bible Society of Singapore, candidate will have a holistic training from frontline customer services to back-end operations of the company. Hands-on opportunities in areas of event management, e-commerce, marketing and communications.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support daily operations. Eg. Process registrations and other administration work etc.
• Handle customer enquiries
• Plan and organise events and manage our volunteer-based project
• Assist in marketing and communication projects. Eg. Create collaterals, manage social media publicity etc.
• Assist in ecommerce projects. Eg. Tracking of sales and data analytics

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• Customer service skills - Managing customers and follow up.
• Computer skills - MS Office and other software and apps.
• Event management - Pre-planning to execution of event and post-event.
• Marketing and communications skills - Designing collaterals, website maintenance and social media publicity.
• Ecommerce skills - Setting up the ecommerce and managing the platform etc.

Education Qualifications: Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent

Department: HR & Corporate Services

Reports to: Director

Terms of Employment: Full Time / Contract

Overall Responsibilities:

Provide support to CEO/ Director in managing various aspects of the Corporate Services Centre operations. This includes leading the management of strategic operations, and communicating effectively to ensure best practices are used to improve all organizational functions and enhance overall efficiency.

Key areas of Responsibility:

• Assist the Director in establishing office operations and objectives, tracking the progress and ensuring accountability for achieving desired operational performance outcome.
• Coordinate and provide administrative support to the centre/ team
• Provide secretarial support for management meetings
• Manage internship programme and recruitment
• Any other duties as assigned by the CEO/ Director

Other areas of Responsibility:

• Ad-hoc reception duties, welcoming visitors, recording of attendance and temperature taking
• Answering and directing of inquires over telephone or walk-in.
• Handling incoming and outgoing mails/couriers/ registered items/ faxes
• Preparation of refreshments and servicing visitors during meetings
• Maintain and up-keeping of office equipment & supplies E.g maintenance, inventory
• Assist & coordinate on facilities bookings with internal and external parties
• Sourcing and liaising with suppliers or contractors
• Assist in ad-hoc duties when required

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma and above.
• 3-4 years relevant experience with HR and or secretarial support
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Pleasant personality with strong interpersonal & coordination skills
• Possess excellent team-working, organizational and strong sense of responsibility skills
• Excellent command in Microsoft Office skills preferred
• Must be meticulous and able to oversee the operations, work independently and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Immediate or within short notice period preferred

For more job opportunities, kindly visit: https://www.bible.org.sg/recruitment/

Department: Communications & Media Centre (CMC)

Report To: Communications Senior Manager

Overall Responsibilities:

Execute the communications strategy through coordination, writing and multimedia support - to help build the Bible Society's brand, promote the Bible Mission and communicate the various Centres' publicity and fundraising needs. Support communication needs of the region as directed.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Support the production, coordination and administrative work required for various Communications and Media projects
• Work closely with various Bible Society Ministries and external parties - to support and execute publicity, fundraising, communication materials, etc.
• Develop creative concepts, produce content and create visuals for the projects
• Use new media where applicable and as directed
• Collaborate with and support the wider United Bible Societies (UBS) fellowship and its communication needs as directed by BSS Management.

Requirements:

• Good oral & written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills - team player, independent and able to work closely with various ministries and external parties. Possess organisational and analytical skills
• Self-starter with a good eye for details and strong ability to multi-task
• Diploma or Degree holder (preferably in relevant area)
• Familiarity with various conventional and digital platforms and how to use them effectively to reach different target audiences
• Experience in copywriting/design work an advantage
• Technologically savvy and excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Working knowledge of basic photography and editing software (e.g., Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator/Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas) an advantage
• Bi-lingual (English & Mandarin Chinese) an advantage

For more job opportunities, kindly visit: https://www.bible.org.sg/recruitment/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Department: Bible Resource Centre /Sower Essentials

Reports to: Manager/ Director

Type: Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Provides sales & coordination support to the team and operations
• Work as a team to achieve sales objectives and standards
• Handle all aspects of sales enquiries, order processing, delivery orders and invoices
• Arrange and liaise with delivery agents/ warehouse
• Assist and manage the retail outlet in charge in the day to day operations and stock
• Attend to customers E.g walk-in, phone, email or fax enquiries/ issues/ feedbacks
• To service existing and new accounts and ensure customers’ satisfaction
• Analyze sales & inventory statistics to maximize profit
• Upkeep and maintain customers’ database
• Maintain stockroom tidiness and, upkeep store image, and perform visual merchandising to attract customers
• To plan the weekly manpower schedule
• Perform cashiering duties, including daily opening and closing of accounts and point-of-sales
• Routine stock-keeping and book-keeping activities, such as stock-take
• Manage and ensure accurate physical and system inventory figures
• Perform transactions on inventory management and point-of-sales systems
• Provide support and coordination for e-commerce sales, operations, and marketing
• Handle fulfilment of all online orders
• Generate monthly sales and other reports for submission to management
• Any other duties that may be assigned when required.

Requirements:

• 3 years retail and sales support experience preferred
• Minimum Diploma or Degree holder
• Pleasant with good interpersonal & communication skills
• Sales driven and customer service oriented
• Hardworking and willing to learn attitude
• Able to work retail hours, including weekends
• Immediate or short notice availability preferred
• Any experience with e-commerce would be an added advantage

Interested applicants to kindly submit resumes to hr@bible.org.sg or hr@soweressentials.com with the following documents, in MS Word or PDF format:

• Recent photo
• Complete resume with detailed education and work experience
• Current and Expected remuneration
• Date of availability

Terms of Employment:
Full-time

Department:
Finance and Donor Care

Reports to:
Manager/ Director

Overall Responsibilities:
You will be assuming all-round finance and accounting responsibilities of the office, ensuring smooth operation and accurate and timely delivery of monthly and annual financial reports. You will be in charge of monthly and yearly budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and annual audit.

Key areas of Responsibility

1. Prepare and report Monthly/Quarterly Financial Statements for Board Meetings
2. Present Monthly/Quarterly Budget for Board's review and approval
3. Advise on finance matters as and when required - Audit, SOPs, etc
4. Ensure Financial Schedules are prepared (includes audit schedules) before Audit starts
5. Liaise with external auditors on audit requirements
6. Liaise with HODs on Budget preparation and the required documentation
7. Consolidate budget and submit for verification
8. Monitoring of actual expenditure to ensure that purchases are within budget
9. Review/submit Monthly Reports to the Director
10. Verify and submit Grant Reports
11. Any other duties as assigned by the Manager/Director
12. Assist the Director to present quarterly reports to the Board

Requirements:

• A Degree in Accountancy or professional qualifications like ACCA
• At least 5 years of accounting experience with at least two years handling full set of accounts, if possible
• At least 3 years working experience in reporting role
• Must be meticulous, IT proficient and familiar with Microsoft suite of products
• Be able to work independently and has good communication skills
• Has strong interpersonal skills, a team player and have strong sense of responsibility
• Experience in a non-profit society will be an advantage

Department: SowClean

Reports to: Manager/Director

Terms of Employment: Full Time / Contract

Overall Responsibilities:

You will be assuming all-round building and facilities responsibilities of the building operations, ensuring smooth operation and maintenance.

Key areas of Responsibility:

• Ensure smooth operations, maintenance and security of the building and its users
• Upkeeping of the facilities and its equipments
• Investigate, recommend, implement repairs and works where necessary
• Patrolling of premises and checking on its security and maintenance
• Monitoring and reporting of any suspicious events/ person
• To perform fire safety related duties e.g annual fire drills and fire protection systems operations etc
• Responding to emergency situations as and when needed
• Processing of car park request and rentals
• Set up of rooms & equipment for events and programmes
• Planning of maintenance work arrangement and schedule
• Coordinate with partners/contractors/suppliers in the planning and execution of Building & Facilities related event/project
• Providing administrative support relating to Building & Facilities
• Any other assigned maintenance & security duties/ areas

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Building & Facilities Management or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in building & facilities support/management an advantage
• Pleasant with good interpersonal & coordination skills
• Possess excellent team-working, organisational and analytical skills
• Self-starter with a good eye for detail, hardworking and strong ability to multi-task
• Able to plan, oversee maintenance and repair work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Able to work long hours, including weekends for event or emergency situation
• Immediate or short notice availability preferred

Interested applicants to kindly submit resumes to hr@sowclean.sg with the following documents, in MS Word or PDF format:

• Recent photo
• Complete resume with detailed education and work experience
• Current and Expected remuneration
• Date of availability

Department: Communications & Media Centre (CMC)

Reports To: Communications Coordinator/Manager

Overall Responsibilities:

Execute the communications strategy through a variety of digital platforms to help build the Bible Society’s brand, promote the Bible Mission and communicate the various Centres’ publicity and fundraising needs. Support communication needs of the region as directed.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Create and maintain social media strategy that will help to execute the overall brand strategy and promote the Bible Mission
2. Schedule posts and design branded images for all relevant social media platforms
3. Promote community engagement on social media platforms
4. Maintain balance between consumer-facing and brand-promoting content
5. Maintain BSS copywriting and branding standards in all social media posts, email marketing campaigns, and webpages
6. Schedule, design, and send all email marketing campaigns using Constant Contact
7. Create and maintain webpages across existing BSS WordPress sites
8. Work closely and in collaboration with the BSS team/departments and constituents to develop publicity/fundraising/corporate digital communication materials
9. Use new media where applicable and as directed
10. Support the production and administrative work required for all CMC projects
11. Collaborate with and support the wider United Bible Societies (UBS) fellowship and its communication needs as directed by BSS management

Requirements:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with various Social Media platforms and how to use them effectively to reach different target audiences
• Experience with email marketing systems (Constant Contact, MailChimp, etc)
• Technologically savvy
• Experience with WordPress a major advantage
• Experience in copy writing/design work an advantage
• Diploma or Degree holder (preferably in relevant area)
• Self-starter with a good eye for detail and strong ability to multi-task
• Able to both work within a team and independently
• Possess organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Working knowledge of other design or editing software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc) an advantage
• Bi-lingual (English and Mandarin Chinese) an advantage
• Experience with Google AdWords and/or Google Analytics is an advantage

For more job opportunities, kindly visit: https://www.bible.org.sg/recruitment/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Terms of Employment: Full Time

Department: Centre for Advocacy, Relations and Engagement / Sower Institute for Biblical Discipleship

Reports to: Manager CARE/SIBD

Overall Responsibilities:

1. Plan, coordinate and deliver Bible training and engagement programmes/events.
2. Establish good partnership and relations with various stakeholders, including trainers, speakers, church leaders, participants and volunteers.
3. Support regional literacy initiatives in advocating and engagement in reading, understanding and learning from the Bible

Key areas of Responsibility:

1. Coordinate and ensure deliverables for day-to-day operations of Bible training and engagement programmes/events.
2. Provide administrative support for the Bible training and engagement programmes/event and regional literacy initiatives.
3. Support and collaborate within team and inter-departmentally in the process of planning and execution of programmes/events.
4. Work closely with trainers/speakers in the running of courses, workshops, seminars and lectures to meet the need for Bible engagement of the wider church body.
5. Establish and cultivate good relationships with churches for department programmes/events, as well as liaise and support the running of these programmes/events for their congregation

Requirements:

• Has experience in project management is an advantage.
• Has a good eye for detail, strong ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, team-working, organisational and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills (bilingual in English and Mandarin highly preferred). Excellent Microsoft office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Able to create marketing and social media posts/campaigns.
• Committed and responsible to accomplish the tasks assigned.
• Has the grit and resilience to challenges ahead

Interested applicants to kindly submit resumes to hr@sowclean.sg with the following documents, in MS Word or PDF format:

• Recent photo
• Complete resume with detailed education and work experience
• Current and Expected remuneration
• Date of availability

Department: Partnership & Mission Development Centre (PMD)

Reports To: Manager/Director

Overall Responsibilities:

Coordinate Bible engagement and/or advocacy programmes, events, initiatives; support regional initiatives; work with various local or international stakeholders to plan and deliver programmes

Key Areas of Responsibility:

1. Coordinate with partners/stakeholders/trainers/speakers in the planning and execution of Bible Engagement and Advocacy programmes
2. Coordinate with colleagues and ensure deliverables for day-to-day operations of PMD programmes and events
3. Coordinate with the inter-departments/centres to plan, promote and execute Mission Development programmes
4. Establish and cultivate relationship with churches for the advancement of PMD programmes as well as liaise and support the running of these events for their congregation.
5. Provide administrative support for PMD programmes
6. Coordinate regional initiatives with other Bible Societies to share or help implement PMD programmes

Requirements:

• 3-5 years’ experience in partnership & mission development an advantage
• Diploma or Degree holder
• Self-starter with a good eye for detail and strong ability to multi-task
• Possess excellent team-working, organisational and analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred
• Bi-lingual (English & Mandarin) an advantage

For more job opportunities, kindly visit: https://www.bible.org.sg/recruitment/

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Department: General Secretary's Office (GSO)

Reports To: General Secretary’s Office Manager/Director

Overall Responsibilities:

As part of the General Secretary’s Office, provide broad spectrum support to the General Secretary/CEO and the Bible Society. This includes various communications and liaison functions, capability development, administrative support, community relations, governance and compliance, as well as supporting other special projects and initiatives as required.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Provide general administrative support to the General Secretary/CEO and the Bible Society, including organising meetings and preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively track, file, archive and retrieve key business information for future reference, including contracts and business documents.
• Represent the Bible Society on behalf of the General Secretary/CEO when relating to external agencies and strategic partners.
• Prepare and disseminate critical information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with all internal departments and coordinate activities to ensure activities meet the objectives of the Bible Society.
• Monitor the progress of key assignments as directed by the General Secretary/CEO, following up with relevant parties when necessary.
• Coordinate internal processes involving other business units for customer inquiries, reviews, evaluations and escalations, not limited to implementing new processes and documentation to improve workflow, governance, and compliance, including compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
• Manage the volunteers’ and internship programme – Sowers-in-Action (SIA).
• Engage in outreach and community relations activities with churches and other Christian organisations, including establishing local SIA chapters.
• Any other duties as assigned by the General Secretary/ CEO.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree holder in any relevant disciplines
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; comfortable with formal business writing
• Highly motivated and teachable, willing to accept and adapt to challenges
• Ability to communicate with a wide spectrum of people across all levels of seniority
• Self-starter with a good eye for detail and a strong ability to multi-task
• A good team player who is responsible and positive, able to work under tight deadlines
• Organised and possessing good analytical skills
• Possess a high level of discretion and integrity
• Excellent command in Microsoft Office competencies preferred
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin an advantage
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

Job Highlights

You will have the opportunity to put your gift to good use and serve in one of Singapore's oldest Christian mission agencies, having more than 200 years of history. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with management to contribute towards the growth and success of the Bible Society and further advance our mission. If you are passionate about serving in a mission organisation, thrive in a dynamic environment, and have the skills to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@biblesociety.sg. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We look forward to hearing from you.

SowCare, the community service arm of The Bible Society of Singapore, is looking for a dedicated and passionate Programme and Administration Officer with experience in the social service sector to join our team and facilitate the development, implementation, and management of our charitable programmes in one or more of our beneficiary groups: migrant workers; migrant domestic workers; rough sleepers; children from low-income families and; the vulnerable-in-community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community service, excellent organisational, administration, and communication skills, and a proven ability to coordinate and execute high-impact social service initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Programme Development and Implementation:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify community needs and conceptualise charitable programmes that address those needs.
• Create detailed programme plans, outlining goals, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Oversee the effective and efficient implementation of charitable programmes.
• Coordinate with team members, volunteers, stakeholders and partner organisations to ensure the successful execution of programme activities.
• Manage programme budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of charitable programmes.
• Regularly collect and analyse data to measure programme outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

Community Engagement and Outreach:

• Build and maintain relationships with community members, partnering organisations, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and implement outreach activities to the different beneficiary groups, including outreach and fund-raising campaigns
• Identify and secure funding opportunities through grants, partnerships, and donations.

Administrative Support:

• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to management, funders, and other stakeholders detailing programme progress, challenges, and outcomes.
• Any other administrative duties as required

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field with at least 3 years of working experience
• Proven experience in programme coordination, social services, or community development.
• Preferably some experience in working with one or more of SowCare's target beneficiary groups especially children.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to independently plan, execute, and evaluate programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Sincere desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of beneficiaries (especially children) through social service work.
• Be able to work additional hours and outside office hours under urgent and exceptional circumstances

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to hr@biblesociety.sg. Please include "Job Application: Officer, Programme and Administration (Children)” in the subject line. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.