Singapore Chapter Board Election 2027

 

 

 

Dear members of the Singapore Chapter of ICF,

This month marks our Chapter’s 23rd anniversary! I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished as the largest Chapter in Asia. The knowledge and awareness of credentialed coaching and ICF in Singapore is arguably at its highest thanks to the efforts of our community.

We are now looking to recruit our 2027 Board Members to continue to build on this foundation. I warmly invite you to step up to serve and shape our community for 2027 and beyond.  

See the full details on 2027 Board Elections below. I look forward to supporting you on this journey.



 

Regards,
Ramya Eva, PCC, ACTC
President-Elect, The Singapore Chapter of ICF


Click on sections to view information.

Section 1: Application Process and Timelines

Section 2: Board Role Requirements

Section 3: Open Board Positions in 2027: Roles and Responsibilities
 


 

 

Section 1: Overview of Application Process & Timelines

 


 

Section 2: Board Role Requirements


Eligibility Criteria for All Board Roles

  • Current Singapore Chapter of ICF member in good standing
  • Aligned with the Chapter Constitution and committed to upholding the values and the gold standards of the ICF
  • Have been involved in Coaching (30% of overall work) or the ICF Coaching community in any capacity actively
  • Committed to hold office and complete 2 year term
  • Committed to serving under an official capacity and demonstrates discipline in withholding self-promotion
  • Must be an ICF Credentialed Coach
  • For President-Elect Position Only: Must have served at least 1 year in a Board position for the Singapore Chapter of ICF between 2024-2026 in any Board position at the time of the AGM. Must commit to a 3 year term (1  year as President-Elect, 1  year as President, 1  year as Immediate Past President). 
     

Personal Attributes: Leadership Qualities and Serving from the Heart

Ready to step up as a community LEADER and serve as a TEAM PLAYER:

  • Works with integrity, discipline, reliability and as a team player with the Board
  • Maintains professional and ethical behaviors and practices at all times
  • Takes initiative, is enthusiastic about advancing the coaching profession, is resourceful and thinks strategically and systemically
  • Can lead and direct a team of ambassadors to ensure their goals are clear and their motivation with the Chapter is maintained. Able to inspire others towards a common vision and purpose
  • Is able to represent Singapore Chapter of ICF externally during community events and external events

 


 

Section 3: Open Board Positions in 2027: Roles and Responsibilities


Click on roles to see detailed job descriptions.

 3.1.  President-Elect3.2.  Director of Credentialing & Practice3.3.  Director of Professional Development
3.4  Director of Social Impact3.5.  Director of IT Governance3.6.  Honorary Auditor (2 Open Positions)

 

 

3.1  President-Elect

Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours per week

 

 

 

3.2  Director of Credentialing & Practice

Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours per week

Main ResponsibilityStrategize and lead and Communities of Practice pillar that helps Singapore Chapter of ICF members deepen their coaching craft and advance their professional credentials, in close collaboration with subject-matter experts and peer leaders.
Duties Include

Credentialing

  • Maintain a clear, current understanding of ICF ACC, PCC, and MCC credentialing requirements, and  stay ahead of changes from ICF Global
  • Assess how evolving requirements affect Chapter members, and identify members' upcoming credentialing and renewal needs
  • Plan and host a calendar of learning events to meet those needs, recruiting credible partners and subject-matter experts to lead them
     

Communities of Practice

  • Identify members' learning and development needs across their coaching mastery journey
  • Plan a series of Communities of Practice (CP) sessions addressing diverse developmental areas, in a “by-the-members, for-the-members” model
  • Recruit and support subject-matter experts and members to lead each CP, providing strategic, tactical, and operational guidance to keep learning goals aligned
  • Create opportunities for CP leads to collaborate on joint learning initiatives, and hold regular reviews to  generate new ideas
  • Host CP meetings, welcoming participants and visibly representing Board support
     

Across All Events

  • Gather participant feedback on learning impact, coordinate CCEUs, and drive publicity before and after  sessions
  • Prepare and present regular impact reports to the Board
  • Build, train, and motivate a team of Ambassadors to enhance members' learning experience
Preferred Background
  • Familiarity with ICF credentialing pathways (ACC/PCC/MCC) and standards
  • Experience designing or facilitating learning programs or communities of practice
  • Strong collaboration skills — comfortable coordinating subject-matter experts, peer leads, and volunteers
  • A strategic mindset, with close attention to member needs and long-term skill development

 

 

 

3.3  Director of Professional Development

Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours per week, including hosting in-person and virtual events where possible.

Main ResponsibilitySet the strategic direction for the Chapter's professional development offering — curating and delivering high-value events and peer programs that grow members' coaching craft, in close collaboration with speakers, ambassadors, and fellow Board members.
Duties Include

Event Strategy & Planning

  • Build an annual calendar of monthly events, planning one quarter ahead to allow time for finalising details and listing on Glue Up
  • Support flagship events (e.g. International Coaching Week, Business Development Series) by sourcing  high-caliber speakers relevant to the coaching community, for both webinars and in-person events
  • Ensure topics and delivery formats stay relevant and impactful for attendees
     

Speaker & Event Management

  • Serve as the primary liaison with speakers, managing arrangements and ensuring effective  communication and logistics
  • Oversee event administration, including the Speaker's Application Form, in line with governance principles
  • Coordinate logistics such as audiovisual needs, room setup, menu selection, and registration.
  • Submit Continuing Coach Education Unit (CCEU) applications to ICF headquarters and issue CCEUs certificates to attendees; handle event and CCEU inquiries from members and non-members
     

Peer Learning

  • Lead the Exchange Coaching program, growing its community of peer-to-peer development
     

Collaboration & Reporting

  • Onboard and lead Professional Development Ambassadors, enabling them to self-manage and collaborate effectively in their roles
  • Coordinate with Marketing & Communications to promote events across online and offline platforms
  • Develop a system for collecting and summarising attendee evaluations, and report findings and strategic issues to the Board
Preferred Background
  • Experience in event strategy, program curation, or learning & development
  • Strong stakeholder management skills — comfortable liaising with speakers, vendors, and volunteers
  • Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple events concurrently
  • Genuine interest in coaching practice and members' professional growth

 

 

 

3.4  Director of Social Impact

Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours per week

Main ResponsibilityShape and lead the social impact strategy for Singapore Chapter of ICF — building partnerships with not-for-profits, social service agencies, and corporate CSR teams, and mobilising the Chapter's coach community to deliver measurable, scalable impact.
Duties Include

Strategy

  • Develop and execute a Social Impact strategic plan aligned with the Chapter's overall goals, with clear objectives, outcomes, and timelines
     

Partnerships & Outreach

  • Maintain existing Social Impact partner relationships, MOUs, and programs
  • Develop new partnerships with organizations that extend access to ICF-credentialed coaching for communities in need
  • Co-create programs with partners that embed coaching cultures and empower next-generation leaders
     

Coach Bench & Volunteers

  • Grow the Coach Bench through increased awareness of its benefits, and generate awareness of it among not-for-profits seeking low-bono coaching
  • Deploy the Coach Bench to fulfil pro bono and low-bono coaching programs throughout the year
  • Recruit, manage, and motivate volunteers and ambassadors, continually refining their experience
     

Programme Delivery

  • Deliver at least four Coaching 4 Community (C4C) programmes each year, continually improving their development, implementation, and impact
  • Submit at least one ICF Foundation Ignite Program application annually, and fulfil all operational and reporting requirements for approved projects
     

Visibility & Collaboration

  • Share regular program updates through internal and external ICF communications channels
  • Co-create social media content with partners around key program milestones
  • Identify cross-chapter collaboration opportunities to extend the reach and awareness of social impact  work
Preferred Background
  • Experience in partnership development, CSR, or social-impact program management
  • Strategic planning skills, with the ability to translate vision into measurable outcomes
  • Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across nonprofit, corporate, and volunteer stakeholders
  • A genuine passion for community impact and coaching for good

 

 

 

3.5  Director of IT Governance

Time Commitment: 10 - 15 hours per week

Main ResponsibilityOwn and steward digital systems and operations with a strategic, risk-aware lens for Singapore Chapter of ICF — keeping our tools, data practices, and processes secure, compliant, and built to support the Chapter's sustainable growth, in close collaboration with the Board, DPO, and vendors.
Duties Include
  • Serve as the point of contact for digital systems and operations, liaising with the Data Protection Officer  (DPO), technology vendors, and the Board
  • Maintain an up-to-date map of the Chapter's digital platforms, integrations, and data flows (e.g. Google Workspace, GlueUp, Zoom)
  • Review user access levels, permissions, and account management practices on an ongoing basis, and assess related risks
  • Ensure the Chapter's digital practices stay aligned with PDPA and other applicable Singapore regulatory requirements
  • Maintain and refine IT operations policies, SOPs, and an operations framework/manual, including security guidelines and incident response procedures
  • Recommend and help implement practical, low-cost tools and security measures suited to a small, volunteer-driven organization
  • Provide periodic training or briefings to the Board and key volunteers on digital systems, security, and operational practices
  • Consolidate and present recommendations for ongoing digital governance and operations
Preferred Background
  • Experience in IT operations, data privacy (PDPA), and digital systems management
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace, GlueUp, Zoom, or similar collaborative platforms
  • Ability to design practical, cost-effective, strategically sound solutions for small nonprofits or volunteer-run organizations
  • Strong documentation and communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working across the Board

 

 

 

3.6  Honorary Auditor (2 Open Positions)

Time Commitment: 5 - 10 hours per week during Dec 2027 and Jan 2028


 

Click to apply before 7 October 2026.

For queries, please email to support [at] icfsingapore.org