Manager, Assistive Technology Programme

About Engineering Good

Engineering Good (EG) is a non-profit organisation based in Singapore, founded in 2014. Through social innovation initiatives, we endeavour to support disadvantaged and special needs communities. Our work focuses on two main areas: Digital Inclusion and Assistive Technology.

• Digital Inclusion

We refurbish used laptops, and redistribute them to underserved communities such as low-income families. This not only provides essential access for disadvantaged individuals and families to the digital world but also promotes environmental friendliness by reducing e-waste.

• Assistive Technology (AT)

In our Assistive Technology programmes, we leverage the diverse talents of our skilled volunteer community to create assistive technology products. These products help persons with disabilities (PWDs) overcome barriers to daily living activities, education, recreation, and employment, enabling them to reach their full potential and live more independently.

Our Impact

• 10,000+ laptops refurbished and distributed
• 28,000+ kg of e-waste diverted from landfills
• 2,000+ assistive tech devices created
• over 400 community partners served

Our work has enabled low-income students to attend online classes, disadvantaged persons to seek job opportunities online, assisted PWDs in daily living activities, and much more.

If you are also passionate about making a difference and want to be part of this supportive and innovative community, we invite you to join us in empowering those who need it most.

Job Purpose

In 2014, Engineering Good was started by a group of engineers who wanted to use their skills for good. They encountered an opportunity to build assistive devices, as well as create accessible toys for children with disabilities. Assistive devices on the market are often costly and not specific to individual and unique needs. Plus, there were many unmet challenges in the community.

Today, Engineering Good is a community of engineers, technologists, tinkerers and makers coming together to tackle problem statements directly from the community. The projects are made open-source so that they remain affordable, accessible and sustainable beyond EG's support; people can customise them to their own needs and develop them further, too! Along the way, problem solvers can learn about the different disability communities and how to design for them directly from the users.

As the Manager for Assistive Technology Programme, you will play a critical role in running and managing the day-to-day operations of our flagship AT programmes:

• Tech For Good Accelerator - training youths to develop AT solutions through participatory design
• Tech For Good Makers - training disability sector professionals and caregivers to develop and implement AT solutions
• Bespoke Projects - ad-hoc AT projects addressing the needs of the disability community
• EG Makerspace - a space for technical volunteers to exchange skills and knowledge to develop AT solutions

You will also be responsible for evolving and evaluating new and existing AT programmes to meet the ever-changing and challenging needs of the disability communities.

As an ambassador for Engineering Good, you will champion our mission to use technology to make things possible for persons with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities for collaboration
• Maintain open lines of communication and transparency to build relationships and ensure the successful execution of AT projects and programmes
• Foster a supportive and engaging environment for all stakeholders to ensure continued involvement

Volunteer & Intern Management

• Manage interns volunteers, including recruitment, training, and mentoring, to support operations and build a sustainable community
• Coordinate, facilitate, and support volunteer workshops as part of AT operational needs
• Volunteer engagement and conduct guided tours of EG's facility for corporates and individual visitors
• Onboard, support and grow EG's technically-skilled volunteer community (of all abilities!) to develop their passion for creating AT for PWDs

AT Projects - Operations and Management

• Develop, implement, and execute all programmes effectively while ensuring that they align with EG's overall mission and goals.
• Manage and deliver EG's pipeline of assistive technology projects
• Collaborate with other departments within the organization to ensure that programs are well-integrated with other initiatives and efforts
• Create and maintain best practices, workflows and policies for programmes
• Identify, create and leverage growth opportunities for programmes to extend their impact

Supporting Fundraising & Corporate Engagement

• Support fundraising initiatives through collaboration with other organizations in the disability sector
• Contribute to grant proposals and donor reporting related to programme impact
• Represent EG in interactions with our corporate partners on matters relating to AT
• Facilitate workshops for corporate CSR, and Learning Day activities to raise awareness and advocate for AT, and to generate donations

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Plan and monitor programme budgets and resources
• Provide timely reports and communication on programme performance to all stakeholders
• Continuously evaluate programmes and projects, and make adjustments as needed to resolve issues and to ensure their effectiveness and impact
• Monitor the key indicators and goals required for grants'/sponsors' reporting and ensure KPIs are fulfilled
• Maintain good records of data collected for programme evaluation and reporting purposes

Others

• Ad-hoc projects relating to supporting EG's mission to serve the disadvantaged communities through humanitarian engineering

Attributes, Skills and Competencies

• Tech savvy, keen interests in Assistive Technology
• Good interpersonal skills to work comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds and age groups
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills to plan, prioritise, and deliver on your short-term and long-range responsibilities while keeping good records
• Community-focused, and a team player
• An open mind to new (alternative) ways of thinking and experiences
• Be solution-oriented and outcomes-focused
• Attention to detail and strong organisation skills
• Empathy for the social issues among EG's beneficiaries
• Maker skills will be an advantage
• Volunteered or worked in a non-profit

Qualifications

• Engineering Good is an equal opportunity employer, and hires based on skills and competency.
• Applicants must not require a work visa for employment in Singapore

Application Instructions

Please submit your curriculum vitae and a one-pager letter of motivation. Your letter should summarise motivations for your application and how your skills and experience align with the terms of this opportunity.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.