Learning Facilitator, Growth & Partnerships Team

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Learning Facilitator to join its Health and Wellbeing Office. This role requires expertise in psychological resilience training and a passion for enhancing well-being among diverse groups. The candidate will develop and deliver training sessions, customize content for specific audiences, and evaluate program effectiveness. Ideal applicants possess strong facilitation, communication, and curriculum design skills, along with a background in adult education and engagement in military contexts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in adult education or training.
• Strong background in adult learning principles and training methodologies.
• Experience in military or high-stress environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality resilience training sessions.
• Customise and develop training materials tailored to diverse groups.
• Assess feedback and provide recommendations for training improvements.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related fields

Master's level candidates welcomed

Tools

Kahoot

Canvas

Job description

Company Description

The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Description

At NUS, we value the health and wellbeing of our staff. Our mission is to be a global practice leader in health and wellbeing, shaping compassionate and thriving communities. Together, we can help our people stay healthy and meaningfully engaged. The Health & Wellbeing (Office of the President) is responsible for the innovation, implementation and evaluation of health & wellbeing programmes which support the NUS population of staff and students, and, and evaluation of health & wellbeing programmes that support the NUS population of staff and students, as well as communities beyond.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Learning Facilitator to join our Growth & Partnerships Team (GPT), specifically to support the delivery of our Health and Wellbeing programmes to partner organisations. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in psychological resilience training and a keen interest in strengthening mental and emotional wellbeing across diverse learner groups. Candidates should bring facilitation and curriculum design experience, paired with strong communication, stakeholder management, and consultative abilities. As the Health & Wellbeing Office continues to evolve, additional responsibilities may be assigned to support new initiatives, organisational priorities, or emerging capability‑building needs.

Job Description and Abilities

• Learning Design & Input
  • Assess learning needs and context during programme preparation
  • Assist in building and refining training content that incorporates best practices and current research in resilience, psychology, and adult learning.
  • Customise modules to address the needs of specific learner groups.
  • Develop training materials, slides, and visual aids.
• Training and Delivery
  • Deliver engaging and high‑quality resilience training sessions for the Singapore Military and other Health & Wellbeing programmes
  • Facilitate in‑person and virtual training sessions, ensuring a high level of participant engagement and interaction, and fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Tailor training content to align with specific organisational needs and participant backgrounds, adapting training delivery to meet the learning needs of participants
  • Share insights and practical applications during training sessions
  • Support programme operations, logistics, and communications where required
• Learner Management and Assessment
  • Marking of assignment submissions and learner follow up.
  • Provide one‑on‑one coaching and learner support.
• Assessment & Evaluation
  • Support the evaluation of training programmes by collecting and analysing participant feedback.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve training content and delivery methods of the Resilience Training Programmes.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay updated on the latest research and best practices in resilience training and military psychology.
  • Collaborate with other trainers, psychologists, and subject matter experts to enhance programme content.
  • Incorporate new techniques and insights into the training programme.
• Stakeholder Management
  • Engage and support stakeholders during programme development and delivery.
  • Coordinate with guest speakers and subject matter experts to enhance programme content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, comms & new media, or related fields. Master's level candidates are welcomed.
• Experience
  • Proven experience in delivering psychological resilience training programmes, minimum 5 years of relevant experience in adult education or L&D
  • Experience conducting training in the military or a high‑stress environment would be an advantage
  • Strong background in adult learning principles and instructional design, and training methodologies.
  • Relevant certifications in adult learning e.g., ACLP 2.0, facilitation, coaching, instructional design, or related areas.
• Skills & Attributes
  • Excellent facilitation and instructional skills.
  • Ability to engage and motivate diverse groups of participants.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to adapt training content to meet the needs of various audiences.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Empathy and understanding of the unique challenges faced by military personnel.
• Technical Proficiency
  • Proficiency with virtual training platforms and learning tools (e.g., kahoot).
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).
• Additional Requirements
  • Ability to travel to training locations as needed.
  • Flexibility to work outside regular business hours to accommodate training schedules where needed.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of the President

Department: Health and Well-Being