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Ministry of Manpower

Intern, Policy Research and Data Analysis, WPSD

Ministry of Manpower

Internship

Closing on 28 Feb 2025

What the role is

The Workplace Policy and Strategy Division (WPSD) in MOM develops policies covering a wide spectrum of issues to address the needs of the changing workforce and foster a more inclusive workplace. The intern will be involved in research and data analysis efforts aimed at target-setting and formulating policy interventions to support (a) lower-wage workers to improve their wages and productivity; as well as (b) women and (c) caregivers to balance their work and family responsibilities.

What you will be working on

1. Study the policy strategies of various countries, identify relevant learning points, and evaluate the feasibility of adopting these learning points in Singapore 2. Conduct data analysis to identify archetypes of women and caregivers in and out of the labour force, to support the development of targeted policy interventions 3. Communicate with different groups of stakeholders to develop sound policy strategies

What we are looking for

Mandatory: 1. Strong writing and communication skills 2. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills 3. Data analytics and data interpretation skills Preferred: 1. Advanced data manipulation and clustering skills, including use of Python and related libraries

About Ministry of Manpower

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) aims to develop a productive workforce and progressive workplaces, for Singaporeans to have better jobs and a secure retirement. In a rapidly changing global economic landscape, Singapore’s workforce and workplace practices have to remain adaptable. MOM’s policies help enhance the workforce’s profile, promote lifelong employability and income security for Singaporeans, as well as foster excellent working environments that are fair and safe. As an MOM officer, you will get to work in a range of exciting areas to help the Ministry attain its goals, including manpower policy, industrial relations, workplace safety and foreign employment regulation. MOM is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all.