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Appointment: Administrative

Organisation: Institute of Policy Studies

Job Summary:

IPS is seeking to appoint a Manager (Development). The primary responsibilities include supporting the Institute’s fundraising efforts, focusing on strengthening relationships with existing donors and cultivating new donors through platforms such as the IPS Corporate Associates Programme, IPS research programmes, major campaigns for flagship events such as Singapore Perspectives and other special projects.

Appointment: Research

Organisation: Institute of Policy Studies

Job Summary:

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think‑tank in Singapore.  IPS is looking to hire a Research Assistant for the Policy Lab to work on ongoing research studies on community empowerment, citizen participation, and collaborative governance in Singapore. The incumbent will have the opportunity to acquire critical research skills, gain field experience and knowledge working with diverse populations, and benefit from exposure to intellectual exchange and networking.

Appointment: Research

Organisation: Institute of Policy Studies

Job Summary:

How do we move from a 'me-first' to a 'we-first' society? How can deliberation and public participation strengthen social capital in Singapore?

The We-First Society Workstream at IPS Policy Lab is building Singapore's research and practice capacity in deliberation and public participation. We design, experiment, and study new approaches to citizen engagement – consensus conferences, citizens' assemblies, participatory budgeting – with the aim of strengthening social capital: bonding, bridging, and linking.

We are looking for a researcher who wants to contribute to advancing this work in Singapore. 

Appointment: Research

Organisation: Institute of Policy Studies

Job Summary:

IPS is looking to hire a Research Assistant (Special Projects) to support its editorial and content projects and the S R Nathan Fellowship. Main tasks include providing research and administrative support to the Public Affairs team. He or she should be intellectually and socially curious, media-savvy, meticulous about accuracy and able to write concise and compelling copy on deadline. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Social Sciences or Public Policy. Journalistic and digital media experience will be an advantage.

Appointment: Research

Organisation: Institute of Policy Studies

Job Summary:

IPS offers paid internships in its different research clusters. Interns will need to assist IPS researchers with data collection, note-taking and administrative tasks. They can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the issues that impact policymaking and benefit from activities that can help to build their knowledge and skill sets.

Appointment: Administrative

Organisation: Institute of Policy Studies

Job Summary:

The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is a policy research think-tank in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

The Business Solutions Manager will play a crucial role in managing and optimising the Institute's IT requirements, and drive the seamless integration of technology solutions into the Institute's operations. This position is responsible for identifying opportunities; setting objectives; implementing policies; and managing budgets, schedules, projects, websites; as well as ensuring the smooth adoption and integration of technology across various units and stakeholders.