陳俊賢 Oscar CHEN

JOB TITLE

Chief of Global Engagement Division

DEPARTMENT

Global Engagement Division/Global Engagement Division

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

Mandarin
English

Department for Youth, Taipei City Government

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PERSONAL BIO

Oscar has been working at the Department for Youth of the Taipei City Government since 2024. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Master’s degree in Health and Welfare Policy. With a background in youth and child services as well as community development, he previously served as a social worker in both Taipei and Taichung city government.

Passionate about international affairs, Oscar has volunteered in Cambodia, joined an exchange program at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland, and contributed to social inclusion initiatives for immigrants in Europe. At the Department for Youth, he now leads programs that connect Taipei’s youth with the world and foster cross-cultural exchange with international young people.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

Department for Youth, Taipei City Government, Taiwan
- Chief of Global Engagement Division (2025 – present)
- Sub-division Chief of Global Engagement Division (2024 – 2025)
Senior Social Worker, Social Affairs Bureau, Taichung City Government, Taiwan (2020 – 2024)
Social Worker, Taipei City Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Taiwan (2018-2020)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master in Health and Welfare Policy, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Bachelor in Social Work, Soochow University, Taiwan

Job Positions

Co-Supervisor Information

Bismarck Chou

周偉捷

Institution

Department for Youth, Taipei City Government

Division/Department

Global Engagement Division

Job Title

Subdivision Chief

Brief Introduction of the Department

Department for Youth of Taipei City Government was established on June 1, 2024, to support youth in diverse participation, career development, and international engagement, accompanying them in realizing their potential.

Key focuses of the Department for Youth include:
（1）Promoting Diverse Youth Participation: Encouraging young people to take part in various activities, engage with public issues, volunteer in communities, and supporting student and youth organizations through subsidy programs.
（2）Supporting Youth Career Development: Assisting youth explore their interests and define their career goals through workplace internships and career empowerment programs, while providing entrepreneurial loans and support across different stages of business development.
（3）Facilitating Global Engagement for Youth: Organizing overseas internships, international volunteer programs, and internship opportunities for international students within the Department. These initiatives showcase the vitality and soft power of Taipei’s youth on the global stage, while bringing international perspectives and energy back to the city.

Taipei is not only a vibrant and international city but also a friendly city where youth can freely express their passions and turn their dreams into reality.

Department Staff Number

- More than 10 people

Internship Job Description

Interns will work at the Global Engagement Division, focusing on research projects that align with their backgrounds and interests, such as urban planning, public policy, and international exchange. They will be responsible for studying municipal projects, analyzing relevant data from various sources, and providing recommendations based on their findings. Interns will also have the opportunity to visit key sites related to major policy initiatives and share their insights with Taipei’s youth at exchange events.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Undergraduate students (third year and above)
- Master students
- Ph.D. students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Interest in youth development.
- While not mandatory, proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
- Coursework or background in a field related to Public Affairs, International Exchange, or Youth Policy.

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 20-30
- Salary/Financial Support not provided
- Benefits not provided