Overall, the role contributes to enhancing oversight, accountability, and safe deployment of impactful generative AI tools within NDHQ.
Ministry of National Development
AI Governance & Innovation Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 17 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
The officer will
1. Support the implementation of a registry system to track GenAI use cases across NDHQ. This includes categorising use cases by key features (e.g. knowledge retrieval, summarisation, drafting etc), risk level, and data classification.
2. Support the development and deployment of GenAI use cases, by aligning AI tools’ features with governance standards such as output quality, accuracy, and safety, while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and data protection protocols.
3. Work closely with business users and subject matter experts to perform technology scans, assess and assemble resources required for prototyping, and benchmark the performance of AI tools.
What we are looking for
We are looking for curious and motivated individuals with:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in engineering AI solutions to relieve painpoints faced by users from various business domains (e.g. corporate, research, policy)
• Experience with data analysis, coding (e.g. Python), or machine learning concepts and application from prior coursework or projects.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders while maintaining project timelines.
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and explore emerging technologies in a fast-evolving digital landscape within WOG.
About your application process
This job is closing on 17 Oct 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Ministry of National Development or the wider Public Service.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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About Ministry of National Development
The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans.
Our Vision:
An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global City
MND's vision reflects our growing emphasis not just on physical infrastructure, but also on the softer aspects of creating emotional attachment in our people, the global talents and corporations whom we attract here. At the same time, it articulates MND's goal of building upon Singapore’s unique distinguishing characteristics to develop Singapore as a global city of knowledge, culture and excellence.
Our Mission:
Develop World-Class Infrastructure
MND will provide quality physical infrastructure for the nation by working with our partners in the public and private sectors.
Create a Vibrant, Resilient and Sustainable Living Environment
MND will strive to make Singapore a livelier and more exciting city, and ensure our nation is well-prepared to face the growing uncertainties and complexities. MND will also maintain the quality and resilience of our built and natural environment to ensure high standards of living, and carry out development that meets the needs of the present without compromising that of future generations.
Provide Affordable and Accessible Public Housing
MND will commit to support Singaporeans' homeownership aspirations and ensure public housing remains affordable and accessible.
Build Rooted and Cohesive Communities
MND will strive to foster our citizens' attachment and love for our homeland and maintain social cohesiveness in our communities, even as Singapore continues to be an open and globalised society.
Learn more about Ministry of National Development