Job Description

What the role is:

The Community Relations and Engagement Division (CRED) develops, coordinates and evaluate policies and efforts to strengthen social cohesion in our multi-racial and multi-religious society, taking into consideration current and emergent socio-religious challenges work that you do will help to strengthen community bonds to build a caring, cohesive and confident society in Singapore.

What you will be working on:

The team is working with M3 agencies (Muis, Mendaki and PA Mesra) in building a Malay/Muslim Community of Success in Singapore, underpinned by the 3Cs of Character, Competency and Citizenry. The research project will provide insights on other models of Muslim-minority communities and explore approaches in nurturing the 3Cs within the local Malay/Muslim community. The possible research topics are as follows; (1) Narrative for a Community of Success in the next 5 years (2) Identity and Confidence in Muslim-minority communities Through this project, the intern will have opportunities to gain insights on the Government-community partnerships, identify trends affecting the MM community and offer recommendations in key areas to inform policy implementation. The intern will be part of a team responsible for M3 focus areas to ensure the last mile delivery of services to the Malay/Muslim community and in the development of the socio-religious policies for the community. The intern's responsibilities include: Scan of key trends and issues affecting Malay/Muslim communities. Collate content and formulate salient themes related to research topics. Prepare materials and present key findings to internal and external stakeholders. Provide support to the team for meetings and in drafting notes of discussion. Assist policy operations such as the consolidation of information and data, events assessment

What we are looking for:

• Good research and analytical skills Excellent verbal communication and writing skills Strong interest in current affairs, community engagement, and issues of the Malay/Muslim community in Singapore Resourceful, responsible and self-motivated Preferably digital savvy Internship Period : Summer 2024 (full-time basis) Please indicate your period of availability in your application form. Do note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. * In addition, students who wish to undertake this internship as credit-bearing internship will need to indicate this as a credit-bearing internship will need to indicate this request in their cover letter and inform their school to seek the necessary approvals.

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