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Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

Intern, Review and Enhance Marriage Counselling Programme (MCP) Training

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth

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What the role is

The Syariah Court (SYC) is the primary institution for settling disputes between divorcing and divorced Muslim couples. We also issue inheritance certificates to beneficiaries of deceased persons. The Syariah Court aspires to be a reliable, dynamic and just court which inspires confidence. SYC has provided marriage counselling services since 1958. It was formalised in 2004 as an administrative pre-court programme to help save marriages by providing a safe and neutral platform for Muslim married couples to explore reconciliation, and if that is not possible, to facilitate amicable divorce and explore post-divorce options and responsibilities such as co-parenting. As part of capability building and training for the counsellors from all MCP agencies and Resource Persons (RPs), SYC organised training and networking sessions (“COP”) twice a year, as a platform for SYC and our partners such as MSF, to share updates on work process, programme updates and potential collaborations. SYC is looking at co-creation of a Marriage Counselling Programme (MCP) Training Framework (through reviewing the existing frameworks of ROMM-SYC initiatives) with our MCP agencies and RPs. The new training framework will place emphasis on the MCP agencies and RPs capability building through trainings to equip them with relevant skills and knowledge to better support couples undergoing marriage counselling programme.

What you will be working on

• The intern will review and enhance the MCP programme based on the current information available. The intern will also read on the existing training frameworks of other ROMM-SYC programmes (NIKAH & HIKMAH frameworks), evaluate and develop a new framework for MCP. • The intern will work MCP team and MCP stakeholders (counselors & RPs) when necessary. The intern will also work under the guidance of the supervisor and produce a final report detailing proposed training framework overview, findings and recommendations.

What we are looking for

• Keen interest in MM community development and social science • Project management skills • Strong communications and interpersonal skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills Application Details: We are seeking interns who can commit on a full-time basis. To apply: • Please submit your CV/ resume • Indicate your internship availability period Please note: • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted • Shortlisted candidates should expect to hear from us within 2 to 4 weeks from the date of application Internship Periods Available: • 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.