We are seeking a highly motivated intern with good interpersonal and analytical skills to join the Grants Division. This role will offer an opportunity to leverage data and analytics to review our end-to-end grant-making process, provide recommendations for streamlining or automation, and potentially identify new/different ways to approach, document as well as track our grant products.
Tote Board
Intern (Programmes)
Internship
Closing on 05 Mar 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
This includes:
Reviewing and analysing current standard operating procedures across the grant-making lifecycle, identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies that could benefit from automation or AI-powered solutions.
Research on emerging digital tools/technology, and evaluate their potential for streamlining application processing, due diligence, and impact measurement.
Understand current pain points and gather requirements (e.g. engaging with users and stakeholders) for AI-enhanced workflows, ensuring proposed solutions align with operational needs.
Prototyping AI solutions for grant administration tasks such as eligibility screening, to cut down on time taken for grant officers to evaluate grant proposals.
Creating data visualisation dashboards or AI-powered insights tools to support strategic decision-making and stakeholder communications.
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in a relevant field such as Business Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical, writing and data analytics/visualisation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Knowledge of programming languages and AI tools preferred.
What we are looking for
Learning Outcome:
You will have the opportunity to:
Develop proficiency in AI and automation tools - Gain practical experience in applying tools and analytics to real-world challenges, in a professional setting.
Opportunity to work with government digital products from GovTech and Open Government Products, providing unique exposure to public sector innovation.
Build process improvement and systems thinking skills - Learn to identify inefficiencies, map workflows, and design solutions that integrate technology with human processes effectively.
Strengthen data visualisation and presentation capabilities - learn to create compelling dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Applications are open exclusively to students from May 2026 to Dec 2026. Please indicate your available start and end dates in your CV.
Join us to gain valuable experience and contribute to our mission of effective and impactful grant-making.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About your application process
This job is closing on 05 Mar 2026.
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 Tote Board or the wider Public Service.
About Tote Board
Established in 1988, Tote Board (Singapore Totalisator Board) is a statutory board of the Ministry of Finance. As a broad-based grantmaking organisation, Tote Board works closely with stakeholders and partners, to support broad and diverse worthy projects in the sectors of Arts, Community Development, Education, Health, Social Service and Sports. Through these projects, Tote Board helps to uplift the community by giving hope to vulnerable groups and improving the lives of all in Singapore.
Tote Board’s source of grants is derived from operating surplus of the Tote Board Group, which comprises Tote Board and its wholly-owned subsidiary Singapore Pools (Private) Limited and Singapore Turf Club, a proprietary club owned by Tote Board. Tote Board also ensures that Singapore Pools (Private) Limited and the Singapore Turf Club conduct their gaming and racing businesses in a socially responsible manner, to provide legal, safe and trusted gaming as a means to counter illegal gambling.
Tote Board’s goal is to help build a flourishing society in Singapore. We want to inspire positive change and contribute towards building an inclusive, resilient and vibrant community, while fostering a caring and compassionate nation.
Learn more about Tote Board