Job Summary
The job holder (2-Year Contract) supports the Future Ready department in its efforts to help youth in post-secondary education become resilient and future-ready. The job holder is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the department’s mentoring programmes and initiatives and supports the Youth Mentoring Office to achieve the outcomes of FA3.
The job holder is expected to work from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and may be required to work over weekends, weeknights and public holidays to support organisation events. Although the jobholder is largely expected to work in an indoor environment, he/she is also expected to travel where necessary for meetings and activities.
Key Responsibility Areas
Strategic and Partnership Management
- Keep abreast of education and youth issues and trends in the community.
- Work with schools and partners to ensure a coordinated and effective approach to youth outreach and engagement.
- Support the department in representing the organisation in joint committees (such as M3Town) and contribute to nationwide initiatives.
- Support the department in identifying and networking with potential and existing community partners
- Assist in secretarial duties for M3 FA3 and training and development of mentors.
Programme Development and Management
- Plan and implement mentoring programmes for secondary and tertiary students.
- Manage databases of mentors and mentees enrolled on the programmes.
- Lead the organisation of resources, manpower and collaterals for the successful delivery of programmes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programmes through the collection and analysis of feedback.
- Conduct reviews of programmes and recommend areas of improvement or adaptation to suit the needs of youth.
Financial Planning and Management
- Assist in the department’s forecasting and budgeting activities.
- Implement budget plans to manage resource allocations to the department’s programmes.
- Monitor budget outcomes to ensure proper utilisation and accounting of resources.
Administrative
- Update and generate departmental progress reports for updates to the management.
Requirements
- 2 – 3 years of experience in programme management or youth engagement preferred. Senior EO role can be considered for candidates with longer work experience.
- A diploma in relevant fields is preferred.
- Good understanding of youth, education, and employment landscapes.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholders across different levels.
- Able to communicate persuasively.
- Able to engage with youths.
- Team leadership skills.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
