Workflow Enhancements for External Sector Statistics Intern
4 days ago
Department of Statistics
Internship
Closing on 29 Sep 2025
What the role is
This project aims to enhance the processing and compilation workflows for the Balance of Payments (BOP) team.
What you will be working on
The intern will work with the team members to analyse the current workflows by creating process flowcharts to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation. Where appropriate, the intern will assist in developing scripts to improve efficiency and accuracy in data processing and compilation.
The intern will also develop a customised Q&A chatbot designed to address conceptual queries pertaining to the BPM (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual) and the System of National Accounts (SNA). This chatbot will be built using a cloud-based machine learning platform with a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) framework, incorporating effective prompting techniques to enhance response quality and aims to be a more effective and accurate chatbot relative to existing ones
To facilitate user interaction, the intern will design, develop, and deploy a web-based user interface for the chatbot, integrating it with the machine learning platform through API calls.
What we are looking for
- Proficiency in Python programming.
- Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) frameworks, and prompting techniques.
- Basic knowledge of DevOps, cloud computer and Application Programming Interface (API) programming.
- Basic understanding of statistical analysis and data processing.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Discipline : Undergraduates from Data Science and Analytics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology
Internship Duration: 6 months (Jan-Jun 2026)
About Department of Statistics
The Singapore Department of Statistics is the National Statistical Authority responsible for statistics on the Singapore economy and population.
We collect, compile, analyse and disseminate a wide range of economic, business, household and population data, as well as analyse and monitor trends in the economy and population.
With these vital inputs, policymakers, business decision makers and our data users gain valuable insights into current and emerging economic and social trends, enabling them to make calculated and informed decisions in the formulation of policies and strategies for the future. Apart from public agencies and businesses, our users also include researchers, analysts, educators, students, the media and the general public.
Join our team and make a difference by contributing important statistical input to facilitate policy planning and decision-making and support Singapore's present and future economic and social development.
About your application process
This job is closing on 29 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 Department of Statistics or the wider Public Service.
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