Manager, SkillsFuture Advisory

LIFELONG LEARNING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A learning and development organization in Singapore is looking for an advocate for lifelong learning to promote skills upgrading and career planning. The candidate will engage with the community and organize workshops focusing on SkillsFuture resources. Ideal applicants should possess strong public speaking skills, experience in organising events, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic setting. A 2-year contract is offered, with a possibility of extension or permanence.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and organising workshops.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate community partnerships.
• Plan and conduct SkillsFuture Advice workshops.
• Monitor and evaluate workshop effectiveness.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal communication

Networking

Language proficiency

Job description

As an advocate for lifelong learning for Lifelong Learning Singaore Pte Ltd (LLSG), you will be part of the team to promote lifelong learning, upskilling, and career planning in various platforms. In partnership with Community Development Councils, you play an active role in creating awareness of SkillsFuture and guiding individuals to use SkillsFuture resources in skills upgrading and career planning.

You will be given a portfolio and have the opportunity to be developed in these functions:

Outreach and Engagement

• Develop new partnership opportunities through outreach to the community, organisations and institutions, understanding their needs and cultivating relationships with the partners
• Plan and organise events and activities that engage the community in their lifelong learning and skills upgrading journey
• Work closely with various touchpoints to refer individuals to appropriate agencies and resources that best meet their training and career needs

Training Administration and Conduct Workshops

• Plan and organise physical or virtual SkillsFuture Advice workshops
• Deliver workshops to guide individuals in navigating the labour market, share occupational insights of jobs, training and features of key online portals such as MySkillsFuture and Adapt & Grow
• As part of continuous improvement, you will monitor the effectiveness of the workshops and work on the feedback gathered to improve future workshops and outreach efforts

Requirements

• Experience in planning and organising workshops
• Experience in tracking statistics, managing feedback as well as evaluating programme effectiveness will be advantageous
• Possess strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to speak fluently in different languages and local dialects will be advantageous (in order to liaise with the local dialects & multi-lingual speaking associates)
• Knowledge and familiarity with government schemes, programmes, portals and service touch-points will be advantageous
• Ability to interact and manage diverse stakeholders from different levels
• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, marketing and networking skills
• High level of initiative and able to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic working environment
• Passionate about helping Singaporeans to raise their employability level and advocate lifelong learning
• Experience in outreach or community engagement will be advantageous
• Familiarity with social media platforms, social media engagement, design thinking and marketing will be advantageous
• Able to work on evenings and weekends

Candidates who do not have the required qualification or relevant experience are welcome to apply.

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.