Deputy General Secretary

Key Roles & Responsibilities

•Advance the mission and vision of CWM and support the organisational priorities through consistent implementation of programmes in support of achieving the goals as defined by the CWM Strategic Plan, and its commitment to justice.

•Keep abreast of major political, economic, social, mission trends and cultural issues for engagement with CWM’s programmatic focus; and ensure that its strategic planning is highly responsive to the changing landscape and to emerging opportunities to bring about positive missional impact.

•Coordinate the implementation of member focussed strategies to accomplish the mission of CWM that is relational and mutual in nature; upholding CWM’s commitment to learning, research, and theological reflection drawing on the diverse wealth of member church stories and collective discernment.

•Facilitate work with all member bodies to ensure they are enabled to participate fully in God’s mission contextually, supported and influenced by CWM programmes.

•Manage programme policies, communication and outreach, and resources to achieve strategic programmatic goals through continuous monitoring and evaluation of programme impact; and reinforcing a culture of accountability and mutual stewardship in all of CWM’s relationships.

•Contribute to collective institutional management at senior leadership level, developing a staff team that is motivated, mission conscious and committed to the values of CWM.

•Coordinates and evaluates the CWM The Onesimus Project and provides leadership to the Programme Team on the overall programme delivery.

•Lead and/or provide leadership to Programme Team for ad hoc projects as requested by the General Secretary from time to time.

•To assist General Secretary in the development of integrity and strategies of the operation of the organization; and to undertake other tasks as assigned by the Line manager.

Preferred Skills and Experience

•Post graduate degree in Theology or related field with knowledge and experience in management and operations.

•Commitment to the Christian faith, principles of justice and peace and the theology and values that inform the work of CWM.

•Broad management experience at a senior managerial level, and strategic management and leadership skills

•Demonstrated experience working within a dispersed team and a complex organisational structure, with layers of decision-making and consultative processes.

•Similar experience in a non-profit organisation. Strength and experience in world mission and contextual faith-based issues.

•Strong skills in and appreciation of research in mission.

•Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to serve as public spokesperson.

•Skills and experience in developing and managing programmes and project budgets.

•Ability to undertake frequent international travel.

How to Apply: Please email to Sign in to view email ; your detailed CV with current and expected salaries, and a cover letter explaining why you wish to work for CWM, and why you are suitable for this role.

[successful candidate must be willing to relocate to Singapore]

The closing date for this application is 20th September 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for the next stage.