Job Description

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 empower youth to be Asia-ready by providing broad-base 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 programmes and platforms, 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:This is a one-year contract role with the Global Office team. As the Manager/ Assistant Manager (Global Office), the candidate will support the team in fostering good relationships with local and overseas youth counterparts for strengthening regional youth cooperation, imbuing youths with a greater awareness of the region and global community as well as equipping them with the requisite Asia-ready values and skills. You will be expected to: - 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. - Support the coordination of exchanges at the Ministerial and Senior Official levels including the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Youth and Senior Officials Meeting on Youth. - Coordinate with local and international counterparts to facilitate access to multilateral youth platforms. - Handle grant administration and stakeholder management to support collaborations. - Support the team in managing and onboarding new systems and platforms for knowledge and data management for backend processes and international youth programmes. - Support in data analysis to ensure the realisation of the desired youth outcomes through the various international programmes.What we are looking for:We are looking for individuals who possess the following competencies: - Possess good analytical, writing and communication skills - Self-motivated, resourceful, curious and high learning agility - Team player with strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to work in cross-functional teams and with diverse key partners - Knowledge of and interest in youth sector and international relations - Proven ability to handle stakeholders, partner relations and project development - Relevant experience in functional areas such as data analysis, system management or content development, is preferred - Bilingual and conversant in a foreign language would be advantageous when communicating with overseas counterparts from Southeast Asia, the larger Asian region and the rest of the world.About National Youth Council:About National Youth Council (NYC) - Creating Opportunities for All Youth to Be Heard, Be Empowered, Be the Change At NYC, as the national agency for youth matters, we believe in a world where young people are respected and heard, able to take action on issues that matter and make a positive difference around them. Together with our partners, we develop future-ready youth and deepen their commitment to Singapore by imbuing in them a heart for service, resilience and an enterprising spirit. Find out more at www.nyc.gov.sg.

National Youth Council