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A governmental body in Singapore seeks a Programme Coordinator for the Temasek LEADership Programme. The role involves curating and managing leadership development programmes for students, ensuring compliance with policies, and mentoring student-led initiatives. A tertiary qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required. The position also demands strong communication skills and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. Willingness to travel overseas and work outside office hours is essential.
[What the role is]
The Temasek LEADership Programme (Temasek LEAD) is an inclusive talent development initiative for promising students. You will be part of a team comprising values-driven educators and trainers who are committed to developing and maximizing the students' potential.[What you will be working on]
• Curate, implement, and evaluate co-curricular and leadership development programmes, including local and overseas trips, to foster holistic student growth.
• Administer all aspects of programme operations, including student outreach and recruitment, selection processes, logistics coordination, attendance management, and procurement of external resources or contracts, to ensure effective delivery.
• Review and refine existing co-curricular and leadership development programmes based on feedback and emerging trends to maintain relevance and impact.
• Supervise, mentor, and empower students in planning and executing student-led initiatives to develop their leadership skills and drive campus vibrancy where some of these activities may occur outside of office hours and weekends.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including risk management, in all student development activities.
• Travel with students on overseas trips.
[What we are looking for]
• Tertiary qualification with at least 5 years of relevant working experience in student leadership development and/or organising leadership programmes for students.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience in coaching or mentoring students.
• Able to plan and execute events or projects, manage multiple priorities with attention to detail, and ensure accurate administration and continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to engage students, staff, and external partners effectively.
• Able to travel overseas and work on weekends and after office hours.
• Keen interest to stay updated with the latest trends in student development, leadership education, and youth engagement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of digital tools for communication, event publicity, and data-analysis, including social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Telegram), graphic design applications (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), and productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office), is preferred.