PPPintern (Data Insights), Jan to Jun 2026

Job description

Public Service Division

Internship

Closing on 15 Nov 2025

What the role is

The Public Service Division (PSD) aims to build a first-class Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore.

We do this through public sector leadership development, capacity and capability building and the promotion of quality services at all levels of the Public Service.

We are looking for outstanding candidates with the vision and passion to contribute to help shape Singapore.
The Challenge
The Leadership Innovation Cluster drives innovation in leadership and talent development at the Public Service level, to achieve the following key outcomes:
• Effective and high-performing leaders and leadership teams that deliver with excellence today and innovate to be future-ready
• A Public Service leadership corps with diverse experiences, skillsets, and perspectives
• One Public Service leadership with a common purpose, identity, and values
We incorporate leadership science and data-driven practices in leadership development, from identification of emerging leaders to the development of senior public service leaders.

We work in close partnership with the Civil Service College and the HR community and leaders across the Public Service.

What you will be working on

Learning Areas
Our #PeoplePurposePossibilities internship will provide valuable exposure to how the Public Service incorporates leadership science and data-driven practices in leadership development, offering a unique opportunity for you to contribute and learn first-hand on the development and use of data products and insights in a HR setting.

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as a consulting-practitioner through the following:
Leadership Science – You will learn how leadership competencies and concepts are leveraged to support leadership development policies, processes and decisions.
Data Analytics – You will learn the end-to-end data workflow process including data cleaning, transformation, analysis and visualization to uncover insights to inform leadership development policies, processes and decisions.

What we are looking for

We are looking for self-motivated individuals who are considering a career in HR and have a dare-to-try attitude to forge ahead to achieve outcomes.

If you share our passion in shaping Singapore's future with a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us as a PPP intern.
Key Competencies Required
An ideal candidate should possess the following:
• (Scripting) Experience in Python/R programming languages.

Ability to programming concepts (e.g., variables, data types, conditionals, loops and functions) to write code and troubleshoot errors.
• (Data Analytics and Insights) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen interest in leveraging data to drive decision-making.
• (Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements) Dare to work with ambiguity, and propose ways to sense-make, and propose sound solutions for the business.
• (Working Effectively with Stakeholders) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

You should possess good written and oral communication skills.

About Public Service Division

The Public Service Division (PSD) stewards a trusted Singapore Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore.

Our 4 key roles include:
• Developing a flourishing and diverse workforce by supporting our public officers' continual growth of skills and creating meaningful careers
• Developing a forward-looking and inspiring community of leaders who are united, resilient, and anchored in public service values and ethos
• Building future-ready public sector organisations by steering and supporting transformation of our organisations and catalysing innovations for organisations to work more effectively
• Driving good governance, values and excellence to safeguard the integrity and reputation of the Public Service and uphold the trust of citizens
Why Join Us
When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another.

We look out for your well-being and partner you in your career growth.

Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful.

What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans.
If you share our passion in reimagining Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us
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About your application process

This job is closing on 15 Nov 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 for other roles within Public Service Division or the wider Public Service.

Required Skill Profession

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