Job Description

What the role is:Be part of Youth Corps Singapore! A division of the National Youth Council, Youth Corps Singapore (YCS) champions youth volunteerism nationwide in Singapore, empowering and supporting young Singaporeans to ignite positive change and make impactful difference in society. We are a national movement of young people with strong espirit de corps and service ethos, harnessing the optimism of young people, the passion of community partners and the transformative power of service learning to serve and build cohesive and inclusive communities. Join us to discover if Youth Development is your cup of tea! In some of our recent conversations with our youth, one of questions that we have repeatedly been asked is xe2x80x9chow to find an area of passion and purpose in my workxe2x80x9d. The desire for purposeful work is a universal need. We all want to feel and know that our work matters and makes a difference. At Youth Corps, we are passionate about Youth and Community Development. Join us on this one-year journey to find out for yourself if Youth Development is your area of passion. The Programmes Team at Youth Corps is looking for dynamic individuals to champion youth volunteerism. The team builds the capabilities of youth leaders to design and lead impactful community service projects, curate meaningful volunteering experiences for their peers, ignite the spark for volunteerism in more youths, and grow the national youth volunteerism movement. The team also builds the larger Youth Corps Singapore eco-system and communities of practice, connecting youth leaders to networks and resources to sustain and create multipliers for their volunteerism efforts.What you will be working on:Scope and responsibilities: This is a one-year contract role with the Programmes Team to experience Youth Development work. As part of the team, you get to you get to contribute and hone your skills and experience in projects covering the following areas: xe2x80xa2 Programme Coordination - Plan and oversee activities and events to engage youth and introduce them to the larger Youth Corps ecosystem. Ensure smooth coordination of internship programmes, workshops, and other youth engagement initiatives. xe2x80xa2 School Partners Engagement - Support Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) in engaging community partners, stakeholders, and sector resources for service projects. Identify learning needs in collaboration with IHL partners to design and coordinate training programmes tailored for youth development. xe2x80xa2 Community Partner Engagement - Collaborate with community partners to curate meaningful service opportunities suitable for youth volunteers. Guide youths to create sustainable and impactful community service projects, ensuring alignment with community needs. xe2x80xa2 Training Programme Design, Coordination, and Delivery - Develop and deliver training modules (physical and online) for Youth Corps volunteers, leaders, and facilitators. Coordinate with training partners to design and implement training content aligned with Youth Corps objectives. xe2x80xa2 Training Evaluation - Conduct after-action reviews and collect feedback to assess training programme effectiveness. Analyse data to ensure training outcomes meet intended objectives and inform future improvements. xe2x80xa2 Evaluation Data Management - Manage the process of survey data collection and curate survey questions based on NYC key indicator outcomes. Guide team members in effective data collection and analysis practices.What we are looking for:Requirements xe2x80xa2 Background in and/or passion for community service, youth development, programme coordination, training, and partnership management xe2x80xa2 Competent in designing, facilitating and delivering training programmes with interactive and effective learning activities xe2x80xa2 Experience in partnership management with Social Service Agencies and IHLs xe2x80xa2 Possess excellent communication and writing skills xe2x80xa2 Ability to mentor and engage youth volunteers, including availability during weekday evenings and weekends xe2x80xa2 Ability to adapt well and thrive in a dynamic environment with attributes of resourcefulness, self-motivation, curiosity and learning agility xe2x80xa2 Team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in cross-functional teams within a dynamic environment xe2x80xa2 Relevant experiences will be advantageous: Manager (1 to 3 years)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.

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