[IMDA Internship Programme 2027] Building an inclusive digital society through strong partnerships (January - June)

IMDA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDA in Singapore invites you to join the Strategic Planning & Digital Readiness Group for the January to June 2027 internship cycle. You will collaborate with a team to support insights into partnerships and community programmes.

Learn to identify potential partners, manage stakeholders, design customised programmes, and coordinate cross-sector initiatives within the Digital for Life movement. This internship offers exposure to policy context, project management, and data-driven evaluation to

Qualifications

• Interest in digital inclusion and community engagement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity and ability to work with diverse partners.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Proactive, resourceful and team‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support partnership programme design for the DfL movement.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement and partner outreach.
• Help manage project timelines and deliverables.
• Contribute to data-driven evaluation of partnerships.

Skills

Partnership building

Stakeholder engagement

Programme design

Cross-sector collaboration

Project management

Research and analysis

Excellent communication

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 Strategic Planning & Digital Readiness Group (SPDR) for our January to June 2027 internship cycle.

Scope of Work

• The intern will collaborate with a team of partnership builders to gain valuable insights into IMDA's strategic efforts in cultivating People sector and grassroots partners and developing bespoke partnership programmes for the community in support of the impactful Digital for Life (DfL) movement.

Learning Outcomes

• Partnership Development: Interns will learn how to identify, assess, and approach potential partners in the People sector, understanding the criteria for successful partnership alignment and the strategic considerations that drive partnership decisions.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management: Interns will develop skills in building and maintaining professional relationships with diverse stakeholders (internal & external), learning effective communication strategies and relationshipbuilding techniques essential for long-term partnership success.
• Programme Design and Customisation: Interns will gain experience in creating tailored partnership programmes that meet specific community needs, learning how to balance organisational objectives with partner requirements and community impact.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Interns will understand how different sectors operate and collaborate, gaining insights into the unique challenges and opportunities when working across public, private, and especially in the people sectors.
• Project Management and Implementation: Interns will develop practical project management skills through hands‑on involvement in partnership initiatives, learning how to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage timelines, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Policy and DfL Movement Understandings: Interns will deepen their understanding of the DfL movement's objectives and how partnership strategies support broader policy goals, gaining insight into how grassroots initiatives connect to larger systemic change.
• Research and Analysis Skills: Interns will learn how to use data to evaluate partnership effectiveness and programme improvements.

Skills Required

We’re looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, bringing ideas to life and working with different partners towards a common goal. You should be curious about how partnerships can create meaningful impact in the community and keen to contribute to the Digital for Life movement. You would be a good fit if you are:

• Keen on digital inclusion, partnership building, community engagement and creating positive social impact.
• A confident communicator who enjoys engaging and collaborating with people from different backgrounds.
• Proactive, resourceful and willing to contribute fresh ideas.
• Organised and comfortable coordinating multiple tasks and internal/external stakeholders.
• Curious and analytical, with an interest in research and understanding community needs.
• A collaborative team player who can also take ownership of assigned work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.