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.

The intern’s responsibilities as follows: • Conduct desktop research work on emerging PE design and approaches in citizen engagement across Public Service in Singapore, regional and international contexts • Curate emerging trends and approaches from international or regional implementation and successful/ impactful case studies • 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 • Present findings, considerations and implications of the study

• Takes initiative, and is resourceful • Strong analytic research capabilities • Excellent writing and presentation skills • Produce a final report detailing findings and recommendations 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: • Winter 2024 • Summer 2025

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.