Senior Executive (Advocacy Unit)

Singapore Children's Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent child advocacy organisation in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive to support the advancement of the UNCRC. The role involves coordinating reports, conducting research, and advocating for children's rights through partnerships and consultations. Candidates should possess a degree related to communications or political science, alongside 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential. This is a key position in championing children's rights in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in journalism, policy work, or social service.
• Strong analytical, writing, and basic research skills required.
• Keen interest in addressing policy and system gaps.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and draft the organisation's alternative report.
• Support the drafting of child/youth-led alternative reports.
• Conduct basic research and organise consultations.
• Engage with external partners including policymakers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Education

Degree in Mass Communications, Political Science or comparable fields

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 Scope

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