This role involves supporting NCSS's data management operations by tracking queries, improving governance processes, and maintaining the Data Management Site and bot for optimal user experience. The position focuses on building a data-driven culture within NCSS while strengthening organisational data capabilities, with opportunities to participate in cross-functional projects for broader business exposure.
National Council of Social Service
Data Management Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 22 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Assist in managing and tracking data queries and improving data governance processes
- Support in the management of NCSS Data Management Site and bot, as well as upkeeping the content on the site to be intuitive and easy for consumption
- Support in building a data driven culture and strengthening data capabilities within NCSS
- Opportunity to participate in cross-functional project(s) to gain broader business understanding
What we are looking for
Functional / Technical Competencies Required
- Data Management: Ability to manage, analyse and interpret datasets and perform data simple visualisation
- Change Management: Ability to understand resistance for change, and apply change principles and processes to effect sustainable change
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data manipulation
General Competencies
- Good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to present information clearly
- Interest in exploring new ways to improve user experience in navigating policies and processes
- Meticulous and organised, ability to work independently under time pressure
About your application process
This job is closing on 22 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 National Council of Social Service 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 National Council of Social Service
NCSS is the umbrella body for over 500 member social service agencies in Singapore. Its mission is to provide leadership and direction in enhancing the capabilities and capacity of our members, advocating for social service needs, and strengthening strategic partnerships, for an effective social service ecosystem. Community Chest and Social Service Institute (SSI) are part of NCSS. For more information visit www.ncss.gov.sg
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