Research on Policy Options to Address Secondhand Tobacco Smoke
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Internship - Environmental Policy Division
InternshipClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will be involved in researching and developing policy options to address second-hand tobacco smoke exposure.
This includes conducting literature reviews, organising research findings, and assisting with the development of materials to support policy-making. You will be required to prepare papers that summarise key insights from research, monitor relevant policy developments and public health trends, support stakeholder engagement, and translate findings to practical policy recommendations.
You will also have opportunity to work with academic researchers on behavioral insights research and learn how evidence informs public health policy decisions.
What we are looking for
1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to conduct literature reviews and synthesise information clearly.
3. Ability to analyse and summarise academic and policy documents effectively and efficiently.
4. Proficient in using productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and presentations.
5. Ability to work independently, with guidance from supervisors
6. Some familiarity and interest in public health issues, tobacco control, or related topics is an advantage.
7. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods or behavioral insights concepts is a plus.
Period of Internship: 1 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
About your application process
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 Sustainability and the Environment or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE’s key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience.
We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore’s living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment – not just for now, but for generations to come.
We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development.
To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.
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