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 manages the Asia-Ready Exposure Programme (AEP) which empowers youth to be Asia-ready by providing broad-based opportunities through Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs; e.g. ITE, Polytechnic and University) for meaningful exposure to ASEAN member states, China and India (ACI), and strengthening their competencies in building friendships and networks within the region. Through these 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 Manager (Global Office), you will support the team in fostering good relationships with local and overseas youth counterparts to strengthen regional youth cooperation, imbue youth with greater awareness of the region and global community, and equip them with the necessary competencies to engage meaningfully within Asia.
This role will focus on managing partnerships with educational institutions, administering grant processes, analysing youth programme data, and managing IT systems operations, with a secondary portfolio in international relations and programme management work supporting NYC's global engagement.
You will be expected to:
- Manage partnership management activities for the AEP by liaising with IHLs and partners to support programme delivery and ensure alignment with programme objectives.
- Manage grant administration processes including ensuring compliance and performance monitoring and measuring youth development outcomes.
- Support the team in managing data and systems operations including youth data, survey data, learning analytics, and the Learning Management System for international youth programmes and backend processes.
- Coordinate and support outbound trips and youth delegations representing Singapore at international platforms.
- Conceptualise and implement effective regional exchanges and leadership programmes, regularly reviewing outcomes to ensure value creation for NYC.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who possess the following competencies:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience
- Self-motivated, resourceful, meticulous and with high learning agility
- Relevant experience in functional areas such as grant management, data management, process, system management and project management
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- 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 data and systems, the youth sector and international relations
- Proven ability to manage data, systems, stakeholders and project development is preferred
