Manager/Senior Manager, Youth Engagement and Research (Temp - 11 months) [NOD]

placeTampines descriptionTemporary calendar_month7/4/26

You will be supporting WSG’s efforts to deepen our understanding of youths’ career aspirations and behaviours, and to shape initiatives that strengthen youths’ engagement with career development and planning. You will lead research efforts and pilot programmes that inform policy and engagement strategies to support youths’ school-to-work transitions and their early careers.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager/ Manager in Youth Engagement and Research, you will:

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to understand perceptions, motivations, challenges, and behaviours of youths pertaining to work and career planning
Synthesize research insights into actionable recommendations to inform programmes, partnerships, and outreach strategies
Design and lead youth-centric pilot initiatives and engagements to test new approaches to career development and planning, including both digital and in-person formats
Identify and explore emerging youths-related trends in education, employment, values and identity, and how these impact school-to-work transitions and early career decisions and pathways
Engage with youth-focused organisations,educators, community groups, and ecosystem partners to develop collaborative initiatives and expand outreach
Cultivate and maintain strong partnership with youth organisations, education institutions and community stakeholdersto co-develop impactful initiatives
Support internal teams with youth-related insights and frameworks to ensure initiatives are designed with empathy andrelevance
Track and evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of youth-related initiatives and surface insights for broader implementation
Present insights and recommendations clearly and persuasively to internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and external partners

Requirements

You should have the following work experience and knowledge:

Relevant experience in youth engagement,market and consumer/user research, programme development, or community development
Strong grasp of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, including survey design, interviews, focus groups, or user testing
Familiarity with trends in youth development,education-to-work transitions, and socio-economic issues affecting young people
Experience working with or designing initiatives for diverse youth profiles, including students, graduates, and early-career workers
Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with data visualisation or research tools is a plus

You should possess the following skill sets:

Youth Empathy and Engagement: Able to relate to and connect with diverse youth mindsets; comfortable designing programmes or touchpoints that resonate with their needs and realities
Research and Insight Development: Skilled in gathering, analysing and interpreting data to surface insights that shape programmes and strategies
Stakeholder Engagement: Confident in engaging partners across public, private, and people sectors to co-create initiatives or amplify outreach
Partnership Development: Capable of identifying, cultivating and sustaining strategic partnerships with youth-focused organisations, education institutions and community groups to co-develop initiatives that better support youths in their career exploration and transitions
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey research findings and initiative proposals with clarity and influence
Initiative and Adaptability: Self-motivated, adaptable and resourceful; able to navigate ambiguity and move ideas forward from concept to execution
Project Management: Strong planning and coordination skills to manage pilots, studies, or outreach initiatives from start to finish

'Only candidates with mor experience will be considered for the Senior Manager position, with a commensurate remuneration'

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

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