Manager/Senior Manager/Assistant Director (Youth), RSM/FI

Rehabilitation & Social Mobility Policy (RSMP) Directorate develops policies and programmes which: a) Deliver stability, self-reliance and social mobility for lower income families b) Protect individuals and families from abuse and neglect or problem gambling c) Rehabilitate individuals from social dysfunction. Family Intervention Division develops and reviews policies which enhance intervention, stability and resilience of youths with complex needs, youths-at-risk of offending, youth offenders, and vulnerable families (including those with problem gamblers). Responsibilities You will be part of a dynamic team driving policy and service transformation efforts to better support youths with complex needs, youths at risk and youths who offend. The work involves reviewing, rationalising and developing evidence-based policies, programmes and service models across the youth ecosystem, with the aim of strengthening identification of vulnerable youths, enhancing early intervention, tightening coordination across systems, and improving outcomes for vulnerable youths and their families. You will work closely with partners across Government, social service agencies and community stakeholders to develop integrated and evidence-informed solutions to complex social challenges. You will be part of the secretariat for the National Committee on Preventing Offending and Reoffending. Depending on the level of appointment, you may also lead strategic projects, supervise officers, and represent MSF in cross-agency policy discussions and workgroups. Requirements • Develop, review and implement policies relating to vulnerable youths across the continuum - from youths with complex needs, to youths at risk of offending and youth offenders - addressing identification, early intervention and prevention, and rehabilitation needs. This involves conducting horizon scanning, data analysis, and ground sensing to identify emerging social trends, service gaps and system challenges affecting these youths, international best practices, formulating policy responses and integration between different systems such as education, social services, healthcare, and youth justice services. • Forge partnerships and closely collaborate with Government agencies, service providers, schools and community partners to facilitate policy formulation, communication and implementation of policies, programmes and service models. • Develop outcome-focused performance indicators, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of programmes and interventions, and developing cross-cutting and longer-term strategies to meet policy objectives. Overall, your role requires you to be a strategic thinker with strong analytical, research, and communication skills. You will be responsible for developing policies that enhance the outcomes for vulnerable youths and their families. Competencies required • Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. • Interest in social policy, youth development, offender rehabilitation, mental health, disability, family services or related fields. The following would be advantageous: • Experience in policy development, service planning, strategy, programme management or research. • Knowledge of youth development, youth offending, family intervention. • Experience in programme evaluation or outcomes measurement. • Experience working across multiple agencies or sectors to drive policy or service transformation initiatives.