The Strategy Team in the National Climate Change Secretariat is seeking a highly motivated and analytical intern to join our team in developing the Climate Central Outlook, a pivotal project that helps the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Climate Change identify and assess international climate-related trends and developments that could impact Singapore's climate strategies. The intern will play a crucial role in scanning authoritative reports, synthesising stakeholder views, and extracting insights from various sources. The research conducted will contribute to a comprehensive set of implications, guiding strategic direction and resource allocation for Singapore's government agencies in the upcoming year.

Project: Climate Change Central Outlook (1H2026) Key Responsibilities: • Scan and analyse authoritative reports to identify international climate-related trends and developments. • Synthesise stakeholder views to assess potential impacts on Singapore's decarbonisation strategies. • Extract and compile insights from various news sources to inform policy decisions. • Contribute to the development of a comprehensive set of implications for strategic direction and resource allocation. • Support the team in strategic planning and policy development for Singapore's government agencies.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex data and extract relevant information. • Research Proficiency: Skilled at conducting thorough research using various authoritative sources such as IEA and IPCC reports. • Critical Thinking: Capable of evaluating the implications of climate-related trends on Singapore's policies. • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate findings clearly. • Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable incorporating views from multiple agency stakeholders. • Adaptability: Able to navigate through evolving economic and energy objectives. • Attention to Detail: Vigilance in ensuring all information is accurate and well-presented. • Proactive Learning: Eagerness to stay updated with the latest developments in climate-related fields. • Team Collaboration: Willingness to work collaboratively within a team environment. Interns should be able to commit on a part-time basis during term time (~22 hours per week on hybrid basis; flexi hours) and full-time during vacation breaks (5 days per week, minimally 3 days in office; flexi-hours). Those looking for 2H2026 internships may also apply.

The Strategy Group in the Prime Minister’s Office drives Whole-of-Government strategic planning, and partners government agencies on policy development. It identifies key priorities and emerging issues over the medium to long term, such as population and climate change; it influences strategic resource allocation; and catalyses new functions and capabilities in order to deliver policies that are in the long-term interest of Singapore.