Intern (Data/AI Management & Governance)

ISE ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute invites applications for an Intern in Data/AI Management & Governance to support documenting AI data lifecycles, governance tasks, and data tools within the Institute's environment. You will assist in creating training materials, helpdesk support, and contribute to IT projects, while learning about data analytics, Power BI, and IT security in a research setting in Singapore.

You will work with staff across departments, gaining hands-on experience and developing

Qualifications

• Proactive with initiative to complete tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office; basic data organisation knowledge.
• Familiar with Power BI or willing to learn for data visualisation tasks.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in documenting and refining processes related to AI or Data Lifecycle stages.
• Support execution of tasks on AI use cases and governance.
• Guide users on data/AI tool usage within the ISEAS environment.
• Assist in creating AI-related training collaterals.
• Undertake other ad hoc data-related tasks as required.

Skills

MS Office

Power BI

Data analytics

Communication

Initiative

Multi-tasking

Education

Higher Nitec or Diploma in Business Administration/IT/Data Analytics

Job description

[What the role is]

The ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute is a leading research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment.

Applications are invited for the following position:

Intern (Data/AI Management & Governance)

[What you will be working on]

ISEAS ITserves the Institute through providing effective and timely IT services and support. In this main role, the team provides helpdesk and technical support to all staff and researchers on desktop computers, devices, software, email, websites, and network/wireless connectivity.

On a daily basis, the team maintains the network infrastructure, wide area connections, as well as backend infrastructure (which includes various servers, systems, and server-side applications).Being the web manager, IT administers all ISEAS websites, and assists in the posting of new messages/feeds to social media and video channels.

In other functions, the ITDivision develops and maintains IT policies (in compliance with IM8), educate end-users in IT security and desktop applications, as well as assist to administer the door access system and readers. Managing the IT recurrent funds for the entire organisation, IT will also assist in the procurement of IT-related equipment and systems to support the operations and production work of other departments.

As always, the team is constantly on the lookout for any existing or emerging technologies to further improve IT services and support, or to enhance user experiences and productivity. The team has also strived to improve IT security awareness of staff through better communication and information dissemination.

Responsibilities

• Assist in documenting and refining processes related to stages in the AI or Data Lifecycle.

• Support execution of tasks on AI use cases AI governance.

• Participate and guide user user on use of data/AI tools for the ISEAS environment.

• Assist in creating AI-related training collaterals.

• Undertake other ad hoc data-related tasks as required.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• Proactive and able to take initiative in completing tasks.

• Interested in administrative work related to data support.

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); basic knowledge of data organisation and reporting.

• Familiar with Power BI or willing to learn for data visualisation tasks.

• Some exposure to data or AI-related projects (e.g., coursework, school projects, or personal exploration) will be an advantage.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

• At least a Higher Nitec or Diploma in Business Administration, IT, Data Analytics, or a related field.

Internship Period: Nov 2026 – Jan 2027