Intern, Foreign Workforce Policy, MPPD

6 days ago

Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Ministry of Manpower

Internship

Closing on 15 Sep 2025

What the role is

Project title: Comparative study of Singapore's foreign workforce policy framework with global competitors
[Tentative, subject to change depending on policy priorities] A comparative study of Singapore's foreign workforce policy framework in relation to global competitors. The intern will assess if Singapore's framework meets the twin goals of attracting top talent while ensuring that the foreign workers are complementary to our local workforce.
The intern may undertake ad hoc tasks in support of the Division's operations, as assigned.

What you will be working on

The intern will undertake a comparative study of Singapore's foreign workforce policy framework in relation to global counterparts such as Hong Kong and Australia. The intern will assess whether Singapore's framework meets the twin goals of attracting top talent while ensuring that the foreign workers are complementary to our local workforce.
The intern will also study how global counterparts develop local pipelines of skilled tradesmen and put forth recommendations based on the research.

What we are looking for

  • Ability to pull together, interpret, analyse and synthesise information effectively
  • Ability to weigh issues and discern their relative importance
  • Verbal and written communications"

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.

About your application process

This job is closing on 15 Sep 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 Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.

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