What The Role Is

The Global Office (GO) team oversees the coordination of government-to-government youth relations and provides youth leaders with opportunities for representation at international and regional platforms. It also oversees the Asia-Ready Exposure Programme (AEP), which empowers youth to be Asia-ready by providing broad-based opportunities for meaningful exposure to ASEAN member states, China and India (ACI), and strengthening their competencies in building friendships and networks within the region. Through the various initiatives, GO supports NYC's thrust in developing outstanding youth with informed perspectives, awareness of global and regional issues, and a heart for Singapore.

What You Will Be Working On

As the Assistant Manager/ Manager (Global Office), you will support the team in fostering good relationships with local and overseas youth counterparts for strengthening regional youth cooperation. It includes imbuing youths with a greater awareness of the region and global community as well as equipping them with the necessary competencies to engage meaningfully within Asia. The role will focus on grant administration and data management.

You will be expected to:

Handle grant administration and stakeholder management to support collaborations.
Support the programme leads in the planning, coordination and implementation of international youth programmes, including the Asia-Ready Exposure Programme and Bilateral Youth Leaders Exchange Programmes with key countries.
Coordinate with local and international counterparts to facilitate access to multilateral youth platforms.
Conduct data analysis to provide insights on international programmes and support the realisation of desired youth outcomes.
Support the team in managing and onboarding new systems and platforms for knowledge and data management for backend processes and international youth programmes.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for individuals who possess the following competencies:

Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Self-motivated, resourceful, meticulous with high learning agility.
A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with diverse partners.
Knowledge of and interest in youth sector and international relations.
Proven ability to manage stakeholders, partner relations and projects.
Relevant experience in functional areas such as grant management, data analysis, system management or content development, is preferred.
Proficiency in a foreign language would be advantageous.

Assistant Manager/ Manager (Global Office), NYC