Intern (Fair Trading Practices)

3 days ago

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

Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Internship

What the role is

The intern will assist the Fair Trading Practices Division in conducting research on unfair trade practices faced by consumers in Singapore, for example, the making of misleading environmental claims by businesses, the deceptive design of user interface by e-commerce businesses, and businesses taking advantage of vulnerable consumers such as the elderly. The intern will also be involved in the handling of consumer complaints and attend meetings with relevant stakeholders to appreciate how CCCS works with stakeholders to protect consumers against unfair trade practices.

What you will be working on


• Understand the consumer protection framework in Singapore and the role that CCCS plays in enforcing the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003.

• Assist in managing internal information databases and analysing for trends.

• Assist in gathering and analysing information from public websites using manual and automated means.

• Assist in the conduct of market studies and research projects on fair trade issues and concerns.

• Research on fair trading enforcement action and regulatory responses of regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions.

• Assist in formulating and drafting recommendations on regulatory responses to identified fair trade concerns.

• Assist in outreach efforts to the industry and engagements on international platforms on fair trading.

What we are looking for


• Interest in protecting consumers and ensuring fair trade

• Willingness to learn

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Able to work well in teams and independently

About Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore ("CCCS") administers and enforces the Competition Act 2004 and the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003, to guard against anti-competitive activities and unfair trade practices. Additionally, CCCS ensures that businesses observe fair trade measurement practices by administering the Weights and Measures Act 1975, and ensures the supply of safe consumer goods by enforcing and implementing the Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act 1975 and its associated Regulations.

About your application process

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 Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore or the wider Public Service.

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