[C14/15] Programmes and Research Intern (Action for Change in Southeast Asia (ActSEA))

Organisation Overview: ActSEA is a regional non-profit organisation that contributes to an equitable and sustainable Southeast Asia by nurturing leaders who are empowered to effect change and amplify impact. Section-agnostic, our path is driven by the aspiration and needs of the communities we work with. Also active in Indonesia and the Philippines, our priorities in Singapore include poverty alleviation, disability and inclusion, climate change, board game design, research, and shared services.

Brief Description: The intern will gain experience in designing, implementing and evaluating projects within the non-profit sector in Singapore and the region, with a focus on creating transformational and long-lasting impact at the community level. By building foundational competencies in project management and research, interns will build a strong foundation for careers related to programme management and public policy.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Support the design and implementation of social and environmental initiatives in Singapore and the region

2. Draft project and research proposals for ActSEA, our clients, and/or community partners

3. Carry out desk research, data collection, data analysis, and report writing for research and evaluation projects for ActSEA, our clients, and/or community partners

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To be exposed to the realities of project design, implementation, and research across different types of local and regional non-profit organisations

2. To gain knowledge of social and environmental issues across the Southeast Asia region

3. To be able to apply essential workplace skills, including independent learning, time management, curiosity, adaptability, and communication

4. To develop confidence in the workplace

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 9.00am - 6.00pm

Will this internship require weekend work?: Flexible - weekend work may be required depending on operational needs

Requirements (if any):

No of Vacancies: 1

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1.      Click here for the application form.

2.      Select the number of internship roles you wish to apply for at "Number of Internship Role(s) to Apply For".

3.      Copy and paste [C14/15] Programmes and Research Intern (Action for Change in Southeast Asia (ActSEA)) into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, please email youthcorps_communityinternship@nyc.gov.sg