Intern - Programmes Office [Jul - Nov 2026]

About the organisation

Temasek Foundation supports a broad portfolio of programmes that bring people together, strengthen communities, help safeguard the environment, and build capabilities across Singapore, Asia, and beyond. These programmes are funded through philanthropic endowments from Temasek and are designed to create lasting positive impact for individuals and communities.

Role overview

The intern will provide important support for the Programmes Office, especially for upcoming philanthropic events and conferences. The role also involves contributing programme ideas, helping shape and co-develop initiatives with members of the Philanthropy Asia Alliance, and supporting strategic work in a dynamic philanthropy setting.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out detailed research and analysis on sustainability and impact-related topics.
• Assess concept notes and proposals, then share recommendations aligned with priority areas and evaluation metrics.
• Organise research insights into concise summaries and clear presentations.
• Prepare persuasive concept notes and presentation content for conference use.
• Coordinate with different teams to ensure speeches and presentation materials are accurate and relevant.
• Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to gather and track information needed for events.
• Join team discussions and contribute ideas to improve workflows and strategy.
• Take on any other tasks assigned by the reporting supervisor as needed.

Requirements

• Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate programme in Business or a sustainability-related discipline.
• Strong ability to research, analyse information, and turn complex material into clear, concise takeaways.
• Good spoken and written communication skills, with the ability to produce engaging content.
• Highly organised, attentive to detail, and able to juggle multiple priorities at once.
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong people skills and the ability to work across stakeholders to build collaboration and partnerships within and outside the TT ecosystem.
• Comfortable using MS Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Additional information

This internship is based in Singapore and is part-time, onsite. The role is described as a valuable opportunity to gain practical exposure in a fast-paced philanthropy organisation while contributing to high-level strategic initiatives. The internship period is stated as Jul - Nov 2026.