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Salary and Benefits

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• Selected online courses will be sponsored, and bonuses will be provided for successfully completing them.
• Research opportunities are available for selected candidates to work on research projects, write articles, pursue their own ideas, research policy issues, conduct sector analyses, etc.
• Full credit and name recognition will be given in all published material.
• The exact job title for this position is negotiable and if you would prefer a different title that you think would more accurately represent what you can bring to this role to further strengthen your resume, we can arrange accordingly.
• If you have specific skills you would like to focus on learning during your time with us, we can work with you to establish a pathway for skill development which will give you portfolio material to demonstrate each of the skills you learn with us.
• We strongly encourage pursuing research or projects, and we will protect your rights and ensure you get credit for your work.
• We will support your future career opportunities to the best of our ability at any time even after your time with us.

Job Description

Key Information

Position: Research Intern

Duration: 4 months with the option to renew

Work Schedule: Part-time (expected 15-20 hours per week, flexible schedule). We can work around other job or study obligations for candidates.

 

Job Responsibilities

Primary job responsibilities will be:

1. Researching and drafting policy articles on specific research topics based on notes and guides prepared by lead researcher.
2. Researching comparative policy issues or policies implemented in other cities and countries and compiling information from publicly available information, email/phone/in-person interviews and discussions, and other sources.
3. Studying documents or publicly available resources such as news articles, statistical releases, and budget documents to find notable points.

Full credit and name recognition will be given in all published material.

Secondary job responsibilities could include:

1. Preparing short informative videos and developing a social media presence.
2. Developing social media presence, building followers and brand for short informative segments or stories/reels on policy issues.

 

Qualifications

• Completed or currently in 3^rd/4^th year of a Bachelor’s  
• Interest in learning about the policy environment and practical aspects of the policy field.
• Motivated to learn new skills quickly.
• Confidently able to collect information from interviews, phone or email communications, and discussions with the public.
• Ability to work independently and in a remote team environment.

 

Special Considerations

• Previous work or experience in writing articles, posts, or papers.
• Social media skills and current social media presence/audience

Although the main requirements are listed previously, for similarly capable candidates the following factors will also be weighted:

• Programming, software engineering, computer science, and coding
• Database management, data analysis
• GIS, land use plans, spatial planning, land management
• Fluent speaker of any other languages (e.g. Hindi, Arabic, Mandarin, Malay, etc)
• Graphic design and digital art
• Photography and videography / video editing
• Experience with flying drones

If you have any other skills or areas of specific expertise that you think makes you stand out, no matter how niche, please feel free to also include them in your cover letter.

 

Training and Research Opportunities

• Selected online courses will be sponsored, and bonuses will be provided for successfully completing them.
• Research opportunities are available for selected candidates to work on research projects, write articles, pursue their own ideas, research policy issues, conduct sector analyses, etc.
• Full credit and name recognition will be given in all published material.

 

Career Development

• The exact job title for this position is negotiable and if you would prefer a different title that you think would more accurately represent what you can bring to this role to further strengthen your resume, we can arrange accordingly.
• If you have specific skills you would like to focus on learning during your time with us, we can work with you to establish a pathway for skill development which will give you portfolio material to demonstrate each of the skills you learn with us.
• We strongly encourage pursuing research or projects, and we will protect your rights and ensure you get credit for your work.
• We will support your future career opportunities to the best of our ability at any time even after your time with us.

 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following by email to [email protected].

• Resume/CV
• Short cover letter or email outlining their qualifications, relevant experience, and why they are interested in this internship opportunity.
• Contact details for at least 1 reference  (if you have no direct references, a portfolio or work examples that demonstrates your ability is also acceptable).
• You can also submit sample or example materials, or any certification or recognition, testimonials, etc… demonstrating specific skills if applicable.
• You can also submit any portfolio, website, writing samples or past publications, or social media that you feel will demonstrate any specific skills and/or strengthen your case.
• You can include any other materials that you feel will strengthen your case.
• If you have any ideas or initiatives you would like to pursue with us that show what you can offer, feel free to discuss those with us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum Experience

Not Specified

Minimum Qualification

Advanced Level (ALevel) / Advance Certificate

Documents to Submit

Documents

• Resume/CV
• Short cover letter or email outlining their qualifications, relevant experience, and why they are interested in this internship opportunity.
• Contact details for at least 1 reference (if you have no direct references, a portfolio or work examples that demonstrates your ability is also acceptable).
• You can also submit sample or example materials, or any certification or recognition, testimonials, etc… demonstrating specific skills if applicable.
• You can also submit any portfolio, website, writing samples or past publications, or social media that you feel will demonstrate any specific skills and/or strengthen your case.
• You can include any other materials that you feel will strengthen your case.
• If you have any ideas or initiatives you would like to pursue with us that show what you can offer, feel free to discuss those with us.

Other Information

Industries

• Publishing activities
• Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
• Information service activities
• Scientific research and development
• Advertising and market research
• Other professional, scientific and technical activities
• Office administrative, office support and other business support activities

Occupations

• Analyst, policy

Employment Type

• Part-Time
• Intern

Field of work

• Arts and Humanities
• Social Sciences, Journalism and Information
• Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)