Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead - Singapore

 The Opportunity

The HALO Trust invites applications from consultants to lead a one-year market-entry approach into the philanthropic ecosystem across APAC, with Singapore as a Hub. We are seeking a consultant with experience and networks in philanthropy in Singapore, to work with our global teams, on a part-time basis.

Project Overview

Engagement title: Singapore Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead

Duration: 12 months (Part-time – 8-12 days/month)

Start date: Ideally June/July 2026

Location:Singapore

Reporting line: Global Head of Strategic Philanthropy

Application deadline: 1st May 2026

Strategic context

The HALO Trust (“HALO”) is the world’s largest humanitarian mine action organisation, working in over 30 countries to protect lives and restore livelihoods in communities affected by conflict. The HALO Trust is exploring the expansion of its philanthropic fundraising strategy into the Asia-Pacific region.

HALO’s mission aligns closely with Singapore’s foreign policy principles of stability, humanitarian action, and a rules-based international order. In 2025, HALO conducted a strategic scoping study assessing the feasibility of Singapore as a regional philanthropic hub for HALO. HALO’s Scoping Report recommended a 12-month, capital-light Singapore Pilot—prior to any formal entity formation—implemented by a Senior Advisor (Singapore-based) and a part-time Singapore Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead. This TOR relates to the recruitment of the latter.

Purpose of the role

To lead HALO’s market entry into Singapore as we seek to grow and diversify our funding. Utilising your expertise to navigate complex donor networks, build relationships with key philanthropic prospects, support senior-level access facilitated by HALO’s Senior Advisor, maintain donor and stakeholder momentum and ensure compliance with key intermediaries.

Core objectives & scope of services

The consultant will be responsible for:

Donor Pipeline Development & Management

• Manage follow-up from all donor and partner leads identified in the Singapore Scoping Report, Roadmap Part B, and CEO visit outcomes notes
• Develop and maintain a rolling stakeholder engagement tracker (donors, platforms, government-linked bodies, diaspora organizations, corporate CSR, and tech companies).
• Support the Senior Advisor in preparing briefing notes, meeting materials, and follow-up actions for high-level engagements.

Intermediary Onboarding & Compliance Pathways
The Consultant will lead all operational processes for HALO’s onboarding with:

• Asia Community Foundation (ACF) – PTIS pathway, DAF suitability
• Temasek Trust Foundation Advisors / Myriad Alliance (TTFA) – global-to-global gifts
• Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) – partnership review and due diligence
• AVPN – Catalyst membership setup, ImpactCollab participation
• Singapore Red Cross (SRC) – OHAS readiness and pre-vetting
• Bank-linked DAFs (SymAsia/UBS; Credit Suisse; others)

Tasks include:

• Preparing organisational documentation, program briefs, safeguards materials, and compliance annexes;
• Coordinating KYC/AML requirements with HALO headquarters;
• Supporting PTIS-related documentation, where applicable.

Execution of Technology & Diaspora Funding Angles

Follow up on developing niche programme funding areas, as defined in the Scoping Report:

• Technology Angle: Target donors who resonate with HALO’s operational tech needs (field trials, integration, regional tech enablement teams, GIS/data layers) using clear funding propositions.
• Diaspora Angle: Engage SG-based Cambodian, Laotian, Sri Lankan, Myanmar, and Vietnamese community networks that direct private philanthropy to HALO’s operating countries.
• Prepare fundable concept notes tailored for each philanthropist segment.

D. Ecosystem Positioning & Network Engagement

Coordinate HALO’s participation in relevant events (AVPN, APC, Philanthropy Asia Summit, Temasek Foundation circles).

Maintain relationships with ecosystem stakeholders (EDB, bank philanthropy desks, DAF managers).

Support development of HALO’s Singapore-facing narrative and materials.

E. Internal Coordination & Reporting

• Provide monthly updates to HALO’s global fundraising and policy teams
• Maintain Phase 1 KPIs and progress indicators: 2–3 intermediary onboardings, 10–15 curated donor meetings, 2–3 partnership concepts tabled to major platforms and USD 500k–1M qualified pipeline documentation
• Prepare end-of-pilot evaluation inputs to inform HALO’s Phase 2 decision

Indicative deliverables: To be Developed

• Deep familiarity with Singapore’s philanthropic landscape, including intermediaries, SFO behaviours, and cross-border routes.
• Proven experience in donor engagement, stakeholder management, or philanthropy advisory in Singapore.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements (DAFs, PTIS, QLI onboarding, AML/KYC)
• Ability to operate with discretion, cultural sensitivity, and high trust.
• Excellent written communication and ability to develop compelling funding materials.
• Strong organisational discipline and ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder processes.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with humanitarian, international development, or technology-for-good organisations.
• Professional networks in Temasek-linked platforms, AVPN, CFS/ACF, or bank philanthropy desks.
• Familiarity with HALO’s thematic areas (mine action, EORE, humanitarian stabilization).

Budget

• The Consultant should propose a daily rate consistent with the expected profile and Singapore market norms.
• Total estimated work: 8 days per month × 12 months = 96 consultancy days.

To Apply:

• CV or organisation profile
• Outline your interest for the position via a short coverletter
• Daily or project-based rate

Please send the above by 1st May 2026.

We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.