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National Council of Social Service, Singapore (NCSS) - Summer Internship 2026 - Capability Planning (Leadership Development)
Careers@Gov · Singapore · Internship
Quick Summary
- Plan and execute annual Board Landscape scan and update Board Leadership Database
- Develop and enhance dashboards using Power BI from the Board Leadership Database
- Prepare presentations on annual Board Landscape trends
Full Description
[What the role is]
National Council of Social Service (NCSS) offers a comprehensive learning internship designed to immerse students in Singapore's social service landscape. This programme provides structured exposure to sector development, research methodologies, and stakeholder engagement practices. Interns will learn from experienced professionals gaining deep insights into how social services address Singapore's evolving community needs whilst developing critical thinking and analytical skills essential for the sector.Immersive Learning Experiences
To build sector knowledge and professional competencies, there are programmes such as "Learning Journey" or "Walk the Talk" which provide structured learning opportunities for you to observe social impact initiatives firsthand and understand service delivery models. Through guided interactions with different stakeholders, you will develop empathy, communication skills, and a nuanced understanding of social work practice whilst exploring potential career pathways.
Cross-Divisional Learning Programme
Beyond your primary project, you will spend 4-6 hours weekly in another NCSS division under close supervision. This rotation exposes you to diverse functions—from policy development to community engagement—helping you understand how different areas interconnect whilst developing transferable skills and gaining a holistic view of NCSS's sector development role.
Learning Synthesis and Reflection
Your internship concludes with a reflective presentation synthesising insights from both your main project and cross-divisional experience. You will articulate key learnings, demonstrate acquired skills, and reflect on how these experiences shaped your understanding of social service work, creating an opportunity for mutual learning with NCSS teams.
Period of Internship: 18 May 2026 - 24 July 2026
In Singapore, there are over 500 Social Service Agencies (SSAs) and over 20,000 social service professionals (SSPs), delivering services across Families, Children & Youth, Disability, Mental Health, Seniors and other emerging areas.
One of the aims of the Sector Transformation team is to enhance the Board (of Directors) and executive leadership capabilities of SSAs, to build more sustainable and effective organisations to deliver services for service users. The team does this by developing targeted policies (e.g. leadership competencies, Board diversity) and programmes (e.g. training, talent management) to shape and grow the pool of leaders for the sector.
As an intern, you will be responsible for building the Board Leadership Databse that enables and supports planning and policies for NCSS's work to strengthen SSA Boards.
[What you will be working on]
1. Plan and execute NCSS's annual Board Landscape scan and update of Board Leadership Database, including demographic and organisation info.
2. Develop and enhance dashboards from the Board Leadership Database using Power BI.
3. Prepare presentations on the annual Board Landscape trends.
4. Support the team in preparing and conducting engagement sessions with Board members and executive leaders of Social Service Agencies.
[What we are looking for]
Personal Competencies:
Thinking Clearly and Making Sound Judgements
Improving and Innovating Continuously
Data Management & Analysis
Project Management
Business Acumen
Skills Required:
Proficiency with MS Office suite (i.e. PPT, Excel) and Power BI
Web and PDF scraping is a bonus
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.