Organisational Development and Capability Development Traineeship ( )
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Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA)
What the role is
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service ( ) 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.
The CDA – Organisational Development and Capability Development traineeship provides hands-on experience in organisational development and capability development within a newly established statutory board under Ministry of Health (MOH).
You will be supporting the Operations and Strategy Group in CDA.
As part of CDA’s Organisational Development (OD) team, you will support the rollout of our inaugural Pulse Survey in January 2026.
Through this project, you will gain exposure to project coordination, internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and basic data analysis.
In addition, as part of the Operations team, you will support the Assistant Director, Operations on the capability development to simplify and/or enhance the operational work processes.
You will also build competencies in navigating organisational processes, working with internal and external stakeholders, and translating data into insights and initiatives that support employee engagement efforts.
What you will be working on
As part of the OD team, you will be involved in the end-to-end implementation of CDA’s inaugural Pulse Survey — a key initiative to understand staff sentiments and shape our organisational culture.
This hands-on experience will give you insight into how employee feedback is gathered, managed, and translated into meaningful action.
You will support the project across three phases:
Preparation Phase
Draft internal communications (e.g. staff announcements, user guides) with guidance from the OD team
Help coordinate communication efforts to ensure staff are informed about the survey timeline and process
Survey Administration Phase
Respond to staff queries and provide basic troubleshooting to support smooth participation
Liaise with the external survey vendor to manage routine requests (e.g. account setup, password resets)
Monitor survey participation using a dashboard and track response rates
Post-Survey Phase
Support data cleaning and basic analysis to identify key trends
Help prepare presentation materials and reports for management
Propose initiatives that CDA can put in place to develop employees’ engagement to the organisation
As part of the Operations team in CDA, your key responsibilities include the following:
Design, develop, and implement IT projects aimed at enhancing existing work processes and operational efficiency.
Collaborate extensively with diverse stakeholders to identify desired outcomes, assess current process gaps, and define project requirements and success metrics
Research and evaluate emerging digital technologies and tools to streamline work processes, improve productivity, and deliver innovative solutions that align with organisational objectives and user needs
You may also be asked to support other ad-hoc duties related to the project or team operations, as needed.
What we are looking for
Job Requirements
Fresh graduate who has completed studies, preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or related technical field
Interest in organisational development, employee engagement and capability development
Detail-oriented and good written communication
Comfortable with using digital tools and platforms
Familiarity with dashboards or survey tools is a plus
Basic Excel skills may be useful for ad-hoc reporting, though not essential
Presentation skills, as Trainee will have opportunities to present to Management, including CDA Board of Directors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including grasp of data analysis techniques and methodologies
Self-motivated and independent worker with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environments whilst delivering quality results under pressure and tight deadlines
Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved
Key Competencies Required
Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Able to assess staff queries, identify issues, and escalate appropriately during the survey period.
Learning & Putting Skills into Action – Open to learning new tools (e.g. dashboards, survey platforms) and apply them to support project delivery.
Improving & Innovating – Able to suggest small improvements to processes and adapt to feedback.
Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Able to coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth survey operations.
Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose – Demonstrates care and responsiveness when supporting staff, contributing to a positive survey experience.
Seniorities and Employment
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Human Resources
Industries: Public Health
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