Network Project Office, Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Job Description:

[What the role is]The Network Project Office plays a crucial role within IMDA by focusing on enhancing the security and resilience of our telecommunication and media channels. As a trainee in this division, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing strategies to safeguard our digital infrastructure against scams and online threats.

[What you will be working on]

* Devise and implement new measures to further strengthen and safeguard our telecommunication and media channels against scammer

* Put up proposals and administer grants or other programs to support the industry build up capabilities to detect and disable scams

* Proactively evaluate and respond to stakeholders reports and public feedback on online content, ensuring a dynamic and adaptive online safety approach.

* Conduct thorough and balanced assessments on potentially harmful online material, taking swift and decisive action to address them

[What we are looking for]

* Background in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber-security or Public Policy. Other disciplines can be considered

* Good understanding of online harms and scams in the telecom and media sector (technology, market, regulatory), digital economy, business and consumer concerns, social-economic environment in Singapore, international developments and public policy.

* Strong analytical abilities and an analytical and creative mind.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.

* Resourceful, highly motivated, proactive self-starter who is result and stakeholder-oriented with multi-tasking capabilities.

* Independent officer who is able to work well in a team and be involved in cross-team projects