[IMDA Internship Programme 2027] AI Playbook workstream and ASEAN Dialogue Partner engagement support (January - June)

IMDA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

IMDA is seeking interns to join the International Group for the January to June 2027 internship cycle. Gain hands-on experience in ASEAN policy and digital economy initiatives while contributing to curated project deliverables.

You will learn alongside government professionals, participate in workshops, and develop research, writing, and stakeholder coordination skills in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Research and writing skills, able to synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks to deadline.
• Interest in technology policy or regional affairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desktop research on AI policies and digital economy developments across ASEAN Member States, and prepare background notes for meetings with ASEAN counterparts and Dialogue Partners.
• Support the planning and running of ASEAN workshops and sharing sessions with Dialogue Partners, including invitations, agendas, speaker coordination, and post-event write-ups.
• Track and consolidate inputs from ASEAN Member States on the AI Playbook workstream, and provide secretariat support such as meeting notes and follow-ups.

Skills

Research & writing

Organised & deadline-driven

Interest in technology policy

Job description

At IMDA, our vision is to drive a dynamic digital economy with global footprint. By being part of our internship programme, you will have the opportunity to learn and contribute in curated project deliverables, experience IMDA's culture and network with the minds behind shaping the nation's dynamic digital economy.

We are looking for interns to join the International Group for our January to June 2027 internship cycle.

Scope of Work

• Conduct desktop research on AI policies and digital economy developments across ASEAN Member States, and prepare background notes for meetings with ASEAN counterparts and Dialogue Partners.
• Support the planning and running of ASEAN workshops and sharing sessions with Dialogue Partners, including invitations, agendas, speaker coordination, and post-event write-ups.
• Track and consolidate inputs from ASEAN Member States on the AI Playbook workstream, and provide secretariat support such as meeting notes and follow-ups.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop research, writing and stakeholder coordination skills in a government setting.
• Gain exposure to how ASEAN works and how consensus is built across ten Member States.
• Gain hands-on experience in organising international events end-to-end.

Skills Required

• Research and writing skills, able to synthesise information from multiple sources.
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks to deadline.
• Interest in technology policy or regional affairs.