Senior Executive (Advocacy Unit)

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization advocating for children's rights in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive to enhance the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) initiatives. Key responsibilities include drafting reports, coordinating activities, and engaging with stakeholders in the policy-making process. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mass Communications, Political Science, or a related field, with at least 3 years’ experience in journalism or policy work, along with strong analytical and writing skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in journalism, policy work, or social service sector.
• Ability to coordinate reports and networking with stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting research and facilitating consultations.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the UNCRC work, including drafting reports and coordinating activities.
• Support general advocacy matters by conducting research and organizing consultations.
• Engage with external partners and policy makers.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Writing skills

Basic research skills

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Mass Communications, Political Science or comparable field

Job description

The Senior Executive will be part of the team that supports the advancement of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Singapore through the activities of Singapore Children’s Society. The Senior Executive will also support the general advocacy matters of the organisation.

Job Description

1) To engage in the UNCRC work of the organisation, including:

• Co-ordinating and drafting the organisation’s alternative report (including but not limited to research assistance, collation, drafting sections and documentation)
• Co-ordinating and supporting the drafting of the child/youth-led alternative report (including, but not limited to, preparation of workshops, consultations, and feedback loops to ensure accountability to children and youth)
• Supporting the tracking, monitoring and follow up of the recommendations in the lead up to the next reporting cycle
• Supporting the partnership and network building with civil society organisations and government bodies

2) To support in the general advocacy matters of the organisation, including:

• Conducting basic research, such as information gathering and literature review, surveys and focus group discussions
• Organising and facilitating consultations
• Synthesising information and inputs and drafting reports
• Engaging with external partners, including policy makers
• Any other duties as assigned by Superior

Requirements

• Degree in Mass Communications, Political Science or any other comparable fields of study
• At least 3 years' experience in roles within the journalism field, policy work or social service sector
• Possesses strong analytical skills, writing skills and basic research skills
• Keen curiosity and interest in unearthing and plugging the gaps that exists in policies and systems