Job Description

What the role is:The Government Partnerships & Engagement Group (GPEG) contributes to the development of a collaborative government that empowers partnerships and engagement (PE) with citizens for a better Singapore. It does this through the development of public sector capabilities in partnerships and engagement, external partnerships and the design and organisation of Whole-of-Government (WOG) PE initiatives. Within GPEG, the Planning & Development (P&D) team drives the development of public sector PE capabilities in the areas of PE policy, organisational capacity, workforce planning and development, and stakeholder management and engagement. The intern will learn how embracing participatory governance can significantly enhance citizen-centredness in government Partnership and Engagement (PE) planning and policy review. The research and analysis will inform MCCY's strategies and curation of topics for a PE Community of Practice. You will also learn more about how the Public Service works and how to think critically about public issues. This will help you in most careers you consider, especially if you would like to join the civil service.What you will be working on:The intern's responsibilities as follows: xe2x80xa2 Conduct desktop research work on emerging PE design and approaches in citizen engagement across Public Service in Singapore, regional and international contexts xe2x80xa2 Curate emerging trends and approaches from international or regional implementation and successful/ impactful case studies xe2x80xa2 Evaluate government and community responses around the world to these emerging PE approaches/trends and propose recommendations to address and build collaborative governance in Singapore's context xe2x80xa2 Present findings, considerations and implications of the studyWhat we are looking for:

• Takes initiative, and is resourceful xe2x80xa2 Strong analytic research capabilities xe2x80xa2 Excellent writing and presentation skills xe2x80xa2 Produce a final report detailing findings and recommendations Application Details: We are seeking interns who can commit on a full-time basis. To apply: xe2x80xa2 Please submit your CV/ resume xe2x80xa2 Indicate your internship availability period Please note: xe2x80xa2 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted xe2x80xa2 Shortlisted candidates should expect to hear from us within 2 to 4 weeks from the date of application Internship Periods Available: xe2x80xa2 Winter 2024 xe2x80xa2 Summer 2025

About Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth:We aim to build a cohesive and resilient society, deepening the sense of national identity and affinity for Singapore through strengthening community bonds, promoting of the arts and heritage, youth engagement, sports development, volunteerism and philanthropy.

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth